London’s FTSE 100 is expected to open sharply lower on Friday, 6 November, as a brutal sell-off in US technology shares spreads across global markets, with mounting concerns over artificial
FTSE 100 reverses 166-point rally to close lower as Wall Street plunges
The FTSE 100 surrendered a strong early rally on Thursday to close 0.4% lower as a sharp sell-off on Wall Street and a more hawkish-than-expected Bank of England interest rate
Nasdaq slides 1.2% amid renewed pressure on AI stocks
US technology stocks extended their losses on Thursday as Wall Street reacted to the Democrats’ midterm election victories, with investors concerned that increased political scrutiny could slow the expansion of
FTSE 100 rises 71 points as Bank of England raises rates
London stocks moved higher on Thursday afternoon, with the FTSE 100 gaining 0.7% as investors responded to the Bank of England’s first interest rate increase in more than three years,
Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% for first time in three years
The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time since August 2023, increasing the Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 4% as policymakers respond to rising
SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 5th November 2026
Gold extends rebound >$4,100 as US dollar and yields fall further
BoE expected to raise interest rates to 4% for first time in three years
The Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years on Thursday, with financial markets pricing in a 94% probability of a
What happened overnight – Thursday 5th November 2026
Global financial markets saw sharp movements on Thursday as oil prices extended their steep decline following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections, while semiconductor and artificial intelligence
FTSE 100 jumps 119 points ahead of Bank of England decision
London’s FTSE 100 surged to a three-month high on Thursday morning, jumping 119 points to 10,948 as global equity markets continued to rally following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the
FTSE 100 poised for strong gains ahead of BoE rate decision
London stocks are expected to open sharply higher on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to gain more than 113 points as investors respond to the Democrats’ sweeping victory in
FTSE 100 surges 1.8% as oil falls below $100 amid Iran peace hopes
London stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 climbing 1.8% as global equity markets responded to the Democrats securing control of both chambers of the US Congress, while
Dow Jones jumps 2% as Wall Street rallies after US elections
Wall Street opened sharply higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 2% as investors responded to the Democrats securing control of both chambers of the US Congress