FTSE positive as commodities gain and banking firms steady
The FTSE 100 posted modest gains on Tuesday as a strong performance by oil and commodity firms helped London edge…
London closes higher as global markets calm after banking woes
Stocks recovered some ground on Monday as fears eased slightly over uncertainty in the banking sector. Barclays was among London’s…
US STOCKS-Futures fall as Credit Suisse rescue, liquidity steps fail to quell bank scare
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London stocks edge higher after mixed session for European markets
The FTSE 100 closed marginally higher during a mixed and broadly muted session across Europe. The rise in London came…
Commodities drive fall as FTSE outperformed by European peers
The FTSE 100 suffered a poor session compared with its European counterparts to close lower on Monday. Weak performances for…
Sterling noses higher thanks to flourishing business activity
LONDON (Reuters) – The pound rose on Friday, boosted by data that showed business activity expanded at its fastest pace…
FTSE climbs despite higher European inflation
The FTSE nudged higher on Thursday as European markets held up in the face of hot eurozone inflation data. Consumer…
Global stocks tumble after US figures show taming inflation ‘far from over’
Global markets have taken a turn for the worse after new figures revealed US inflation unexpectedly ticked up last month,…
Miners drag FTSE further down off record highs
The FTSE 100 has slipped into the red after another day of losses for top mining shares, offsetting a bumper…
London stocks stumble after commodity firms slip back
London’s markets dropped on Wednesday amid downward pressure from mining firms in the face of weaker commodity prices. Investors and…
Miners help lift FTSE 100 in otherwise ‘subdued’ investor mood
London’s top index has been lifted by gains for mining giants as it started the week hovering firmly above the…