FTSE 100 gains on commodity stocks as investors eye economic data
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
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
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
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
In sharp contrast to the US markets which have recently hit new highs, UK equities remain generally unloved, despite improving relative performance. However, Alex Wright, portfolio manager of Fidelity Special Values
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
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
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.
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
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
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