The FTSE 100 closed 1.50% lower at 10,654.33 on Friday, falling 162 points in its biggest one-day decline since 8 July. The FTSE 250 dropped 0.65% to 24,193.65, as geopolitical
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 13th September 2026
London stocks closed higher on Friday after UK economic growth significantly exceeded expectations, although the stronger data also added to debate over the future direction of Bank of England interest rates.
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 6th September 2026
The FTSE 100 finished virtually unchanged on Friday as stronger-than-expected US employment data pushed investors to reassess the likelihood of another Federal Reserve interest-rate increase in September.
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 30th August 2026
The FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday, recovering from Thursday’s decline as investors digested corporate updates, improving UK business confidence and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 23rd August 2026
The FTSE 100 ended the week firmly higher on Friday. London’s blue-chip index gained 68.40 points, or 0.6%, to 10,816.56, leaving it 0.6% higher for the week. The FTSE 250 advanced
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 16th August 2026
The FTSE 100 extended its losing streak to a fifth consecutive session on Friday, falling 22.56 points, or 0.2%, to close at 10,750.11, as weakness among miners and pharmaceutical heavyweights
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 9th August 2026
The FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday, rounding off a positive week for London equities as unexpectedly weak US employment data reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate increases.
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 2nd August 2026
The FTSE 100 finished Friday modestly lower after briefly reaching yet another all-time intraday record. The blue-chip index fell 29.22 points (0.3%) to close at 10,868.05, after earlier touching a
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 26th July 2026
The FTSE 100 closed up 97.06 points, or 0.9%, at 10,736.23 on Friday as oil prices fell back below US$100 a barrel. The index was supported by a sharp reversal
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 19th July 2026
London’s FTSE 100 outperformed global peers on Friday as defensive utilities and energy stocks helped offset wider market weakness driven by a sell-off in technology and semiconductor shares. The blue-chip
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 12th July 2026
FTSE 100 Closes Higher as Vodafone Surges 13% and easyJet Jumps on Apollo Bid 📈 The FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday in calmer trading, helped by a double-digit rise
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 5th July 2026
The FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday. London’s blue-chip index closed up 26.16 points, or 0.3%, at 10,679.03.