FTSE 100 close: Gilt yields fall and sterling dips after Pill’s rate cut comments November 7, 2023 The biggest riser on the top index was Primark owner Associated British Foods, which reported revenues up by almost £20bn
State of the City: Is red tape holding back the Square Mile? November 7, 2023 Regulators and officials have been hoping to boost London's appeal on the global stage - but it has been a bruising year for the City.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today November 7, 2023 Aussie bank hike, Chinese exports fall and central bankers opine on rates: What's moving markets and the FTSE 100 today
Bank of England’s Huw Pill says interest rates unlikely to return to zero November 7, 2023 Interest rates are unlikely to return to the ultra-low levels seen during the 2010s, according to the Bank of England's chief economist Huw Pill.
Pound climbs on hopes of US rate cuts – but further progress looks unlikely November 6, 2023 Sterling has recorded a strong start to November as traders grow increasingly confident that the US Federal Reserve has reached the peak of its rate hiking cycle.
FTSE 100 close: London markets make muted start to the week November 6, 2023 London's FTSE indexes had a quiet start to the week as investors look to build on the big gains recorded over the previous week.
New UK growth figures to ‘mark the start of a mild recession’ November 6, 2023 New figures out on Friday are expected to show that the economy contracted in the third quarter, raising the possibility that the UK is already in a recession.
Traders to focus on Powell, Bailey and Lagarde speeches this week November 5, 2023 Investors this week will hone in on speeches from some of the world's most important central bankers in what is set to be a much quieter week for markets.
London Stock Exchange on track to lose THIRTY £100m-plus firms this year November 5, 2023 The London Stock Exchange is set to lose as many as 30 £100m-plus firms from public markets this year, a figure bringing into sharp relief the troubles on London's public equity markets.
London FTSE 250 closes out stellar week as firms rise on Bank’s interest rate hold November 3, 2023 London’s FTSE 250 has surged to its best streak all year as markets reacted positively today to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 5.25 per cent.