FCA set to name firms under investigation in plans to beef up enforcement February 27, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority is planning to publicly name the companies it is investigating in a bid to deter firms from breaking the rules and encourage whistleblowers to come forward, according to reports.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for a cautious start following Wall Street slippage February 27, 2024 Asian markets echo Wall Street caution, with the dollar weakening and Bitcoin surpassing $57,000. Japan's core inflation declines. Investors await pivotal inflation data for market insights and investment decisions.
FTSE 100 close: Housebuilders drag London’s premier index into the red after CMA warning February 26, 2024 The biggest news of the morning was the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) announcement that it had found "fundamental concerns" with the housebuilding market.
Budding economic recovery set to support sterling in weeks ahead, analysts argue February 26, 2024 A budding economic recovery and a later start to the Bank of England's interest rate cuts will support sterling over the coming weeks.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 26, 2024 Asian markets were mixed as investors awaited inflation data, while oil prices extended their decline. The week ahead promises a flurry of retail and technology earnings reports, offering insights into sector performance and economic trends.
Fed’s preferred inflation measure to show persistent pressure in blow for rate cut hopes February 25, 2024 Persistent inflationary pressures are fuelling fears that the Fed will wait until the summer to start cutting interest rates.
Moving markets: Will FTSE 100 ride the Nvidia ‘FOMO’ wave in AI trade today? February 23, 2024 Asian markets rose with Wall Street on Nvidia's AI FOMO. Oil prices fell, and China's new home prices dropped. Investors await Germany's GDP data and StanChart's earnings.
Nvidia surges to record $277b market cap in single day, riding AI ‘FOMO’ wave February 23, 2024 Nvidia, a leading chipmaker, shattered records by achieving the largest single-session market capitalization increase for a publicly listed company.
FTSE 100 close: London joins Nvidia fuelled rally following strong PMI February 22, 2024 FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the UK's domestic market, was in the green around 0.27 per cent up, with Indivior's shares at +18 per cent.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 22, 2024 Japan's Nikkei achieves record high, Nvidia sees over 9% surge after bell, oil prices climb; Fed exercises caution on rate cuts; attention shifts to UK, eurozone, and U.S. PMIs.