The Bank of England faces a finely balanced decision today as it prepares to announce its latest move on interest rates at noon, with markets divided over whether policymakers will
FTSE 100 closes higher as tech rebound lifts global markets
London stocks finished firmly higher on Wednesday, recovering from earlier losses as a rebound in technology shares and stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data boosted investor sentiment.
FTSE 100 set to open lower as global markets retreat
The FTSE 100 is expected to open sharply lower on Tuesday, with futures indicating a 40-point drop, as global equity markets extend their cautious tone.
FTSE 100 opens higher as energy and financial stocks gain
The UK stock market opened the week slightly stronger, with the FTSE 100 up 12 points (0.13%) at 9,730 in early Monday trading.
FTSE 100 set for cautious rise as markets eye Bank of England decision
The FTSE 100 is expected to start November slightly higher, with futures indicating a 12-point gain on Monday, as investors brace for a data-heavy week and a finely balanced Bank
AIM All-Share Slips as FTSE 100 Retreats from Record Highs
The AIM All-Share Index fell 4 points to 770.58 on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100, which has enjoyed a strong week but ended the session 42 points lower at 9,717
Barclays Joins Goldman and UniCredit in Predicting Bank of England Rate Cut Next Week
Barclays has become the latest major institution to forecast that the Bank of England will cut interest rates next week, arguing that the City is underestimating the likelihood of a
FTSE Ends The Week Lower as Investors Turn Cautious Ahead of Key Economic Events
UK stock markets closed lower on Friday, easing back after a record-breaking October rally as investors adopted a more cautious stance ahead of the Bank of England’s monetary policy decision
Goldman Sachs Predicts Bank of England Rate Cut Next Week – City Still Expects a Hold
Goldman Sachs now expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates at next week’s meeting, reversing its post-September view and diverging from broader City expectations of no change. Swap
£12.8bn Wiped Off UK Bank Stocks as US Loan Fears Spark Global Sell-Off
More than £12.8 billion was wiped off the value of UK bank shares on Friday after warnings over bad loans at US regional banks rattled investors worldwide.
Why Diversifying Your Portfolio with Gold and Silver Remains Essential in 2025
Diversification remains important for a resilient portfolio design in a year defined by persistent inflation, uneven growth and geopolitical risk. Gold set fresh price records above $3,000 per ounce in
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4% as Inflation Pressures Persist
The Bank of England has voted to leave interest rates unchanged at 4%, as policymakers balance persistent inflation risks against signs of slowing growth.