FTSE 100 climbs

British equities rose on Friday and were set for weekly gains, led by metal miners, while data showed that the economy grew for a second straight month in February, on course to exit a shallow recession.

The UK’s FTSE 100 inched up on Tuesday, reversing early losses on gains in commodity-linked stocks, while investors braced for crucial U.S. and UK economic data for clues on the interest rate trajectory. The commodity-heavy FTSE

The FTSE 100 breached the 8,000 mark this morning and briefly eclipsed its previous record closing price as it inched closer and closer to its all-time high. The capital’s premier index was up 0.69 per cent

UK’s FTSE 100 was set for a positive end to the March quarter and touched fresh highs on Thursday after a rally last week, bolstered broadly by miner and bank stocks on the last trading day

The UK’s FTSE 100 inched higher on Monday as energy stocks tracked crude prices higher, while investor caution ahead of domestic inflation data and major central bank decisions kept a lid on gains. Energy shares (.FTNMX601010),

UK’s FTSE 100 ended Wednesday higher, clinging on to recent highs after data showed the local economy returned to growth at the start of 2024, while insurance firm Direct Line weighed on the midcap index post

London stocks inched up on Monday’s close amid the upcoming release of February inflation data in the US and its potential implication for monetary policy in the world’s largest economy. The UK’s FTSE 100 index closed

UK shares closed higher on Wednesday, with the domestically-focussed FTSE midcap index at a two-month peak, as the government bet on tax cuts to revive its election chances, while Premier Foods surged to a nearly 13-year

The British pound could be set to benefit if Wednesday’s Spring Budget is considered both responsible and stimulatory to the economy, say foreign exchange analysts we follow. Fiscal events such as the budget are traditionally low-risk

UK shares edged higher on Thursday, buoyed by a slew of positive earnings reports, while investor caution ahead of a key U.S. inflation print capped further gains. The benchmark FTSE 100 index (.FTSE), opens new tab

In the bustling world of global finance, where currencies dance to the tunes of economic indicators and policy announcements, the British Pound has recently waltzed into the spotlight, hitting a crescendo not seen since the spring

The pound is set to resume its run as one of this year’s best-performing currencies despite the UK economy’s slide into recession, according to market-watchers from Bank of America to Credit Agricole SA. They point to

UK equities gained on Thursday, buoyed by a fall in government bond yields after data showed the British economy fell into a recession at the end of 2023, building the case for the Bank of England

Pound Sterling rose after UK wage data beat expectations and the UK unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in December, underscoring a tight labour market that can ensure inflation stays elevated. The Pound to Euro exchange rate gapped to

Britain’s FTSE 100 climbed on Monday, set to snap a three-session losing streak, supported by a rise in luxury stocks such as Burberry and Diageo, while precious metal miners slipped on lower gold prices as bets

Britain’s main stock indexes rose on Friday, aided by positive sentiment on Wall Street following upbeat earnings from technology majors, while most airline stocks advanced after Wizz Air reported a jump in January traffic. The blue-chip