FTSE 100: London markets rise as UK recession and poor retail sales bolster hope for interest rate cuts February 15, 2024 The UK economy shrunk 0.1 per cent in December meaning it contracted 0.3 per cent over the fourth quarter of last year, a worse performance than economists had expected.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 15, 2024 Asian markets rose in line with Wall Street's momentum. Uber, Lyft, and Nvidia drove the S&P 500, while Bitcoin surpassed $52,079. Japan entered a recession, drawing attention to the UK Q4 GDP and U.S. retail sales.
FTSE 100: London markets rise after inflation comes in unexpectedly steady February 14, 2024 The daily London update: Moving news from the FTSE 100 and around the world from City A.M.'s newsroom in the heart of the Square Mile.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to open in the red amid global market rout February 14, 2024 Asian stocks fell in response to a Wall Street sell-off, while the U.S. dollar remained near three-month highs. Oil prices dropped, and Lyft shares retreated after a 60% surge. Investors are closely monitoring the UK CPI and Q4 euro area GDP.
FTSE 100: London markets hit by interest rate cut worries as Tui takes flight February 13, 2024 The daily London update: Moving news from the FTSE 100 and around the world from City A.M.'s newsroom in the heart of the Square Mile.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 13, 2024 U.S. stocks closed mixed, while Asia saw modest gains. Bitcoin hits $50,000, oil prices remain stable, and the focus shifts to UK labour market data and U.S. inflation.
FTSE 100 close: London flat as investors await health check on UK economy, real estate merger creates £2.6bn fund February 12, 2024 Investors were largely sitting on their heads ahead of a packed calendar of data releases.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted start amid thin Asian holiday trade February 12, 2024 Australia's equities slip, while Asian markets remain closed for holidays; Bitcoin surges, and gold pauses in light trading. Eyes are on Tuesday's U.S. inflation report and Fed speeches.
FTSE 100 falls even further behind international peers in disappointing start to 2024 February 10, 2024 London markets have posted a weak start to 2024 compared with international peers as investors snub the FTSE indexes for better returns elsewhere.
FTSE 100 close: London closes another disappointing week in the red February 9, 2024 Shares in Tesco climbed after Barclays confirmed that it was buying the supermarket's retail banking arm for around £600m.