FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to rise on heels of Wall Street’s tech rally February 2, 2024 A tech rally ignites global stocks: Meta soars 15%, while Amazon climbs 7%. Apple drops 3% amidst market turbulence, while oil prices surge. Focus now shifts to U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls.
FTSE 100: London markets tick down as Bank of England cautious on future rate cuts February 1, 2024 London's FTSE 100 ticked down on Thursday as investors digested the Bank of England's latest decision to hold interest rates, with the first three-way split among policymakers since 2008.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for cautious start amid weak global cues, BoE policy decision holds key February 1, 2024 Asian markets mimic Wall Street's decline while oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions. Investors await the Bank of England policy decision and focus on upcoming earnings reports from Apple, Amazon, and Meta.
Labour will ‘get under the bonnet’ of Britain’s growth problem, Starmer to say January 31, 2024 Labour will “roll up our sleeves and get under the bonnet” to fix Britain’s stagnating growth problem, Sir Keir Starmer is set to tell bosses and CEOs.
FTSE 100 close: Bluechip index closes lower as investors await Fed’s interest rate decision January 31, 2024 London’s FTSE 100 closed in the red as investors await the latest interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve later today, while big tech results last night soured risk sentiment. The FTSE 100 ended 0.47 per cent lower at 7,630.57 while the midcap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of [...]
Rachel Reeves: Labour has ‘no intention’ of restoring bankers’ bonus cap January 31, 2024 Labour has “no intention” of restoring the cap on bankers’ bonuses, Rachel Reeves has said.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 31, 2024 Asia markets mirror Wall Street's decline; most AI stocks, including Microsoft, Alphabet, and AMD, tumble; China's January factory activity contracts; attention shifts to Fed and BOE policy meetings.
Pay floodgates set to open after trade body gives OK to hikes – report January 30, 2024 Fund management trade body the Investment Association has reportedly written to the chairs of FTSE 350 remuneration committees signalling a change in its position on bosses’ pay packages.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 30, 2024 Asian stocks stand firm in the wake of Wall Street's record highs, while oil prices surge amidst escalating Middle East tensions, shifting investor attention towards the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and Q4 tech earnings.
Labour would host annual investment summit if elected, vows Jonathan Reynolds January 29, 2024 Labour would host an annual business summit to showcase Britain as a global investment destination, if elected into power, Jonathan Reynolds has pledged.