FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher, echoing global trends May 20, 2024 Asian markets rose with Wall Street, but an Iranian president's helicopter crash shook oil prices. Investors awaited Nvidia's Q1 earnings.
FTSE 100 trounces US and Europe since start of interest rate hikes May 16, 2024 The FTSE 100 has been a winning index in the higher interest rate world.
London’s FTSE 100 could ‘kick on’ further despite record breaking run May 16, 2024 The blue-chip index has gained 8.9 per cent so far this year and has set 12 all-time highs in May, a record since the FTSE's creation in 1984.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to surge, riding global rally fuelled by US inflation relief May 16, 2024 Asian stocks echoed Wall Street's optimism on Fed rate cuts. Oil and gold surged, eyes on US Philly Fed Index, BT Group, Walmart earnings.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend positive streak; trends hinge on US inflation data May 15, 2024 Asian stocks mirrored Wall Street's rally. Sony surged on buyback news. Eyes on US CPI data and Burberry earnings.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher on weaker UK jobs report May 14, 2024 Asia markets mixed after lackluster Wall Street. Focus on UK jobs report, Fed Chair Jerome Powell speech, and Vodafone's earnings.
Anglo American rejects second BHP takeover bid – this time worth £34bn May 13, 2024 Anglo American has rejected a second takeover bid from BHP - this time worth £34bn.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to hold strong in bull rally ahead of UK jobs data May 13, 2024 Asian markets started cautiously, while China's CPI rose for the third month. Investors now await US inflation data and Walmart's earnings.
FTSE 100 notches best week of the year as string of good news ends winter blues May 10, 2024 Friday's rally was largely driven by miners who were lifted on the back takeover speculation and higher prices for metals and minerals.
Banks divided: Interest rate decision sparks debate over timing – June or August? May 10, 2024 Investment banks are divided on when the Bank of England (BoE) may execute its initial rate cut.