The FTSE 100 is set to open lower on Friday, putting the index on course to end the week on the back foot after a strong finish in the previous
Bank of England cuts rates as UK economy stagnates
The Bank of England has cut interest rates in response to mounting signs of a prolonged slowdown in the labour market.
Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Thursday 18th December 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
FTSE 100 treads water as BoE rate cut looms and US tech sells off
The FTSE 100 is expected to open little changed on Thursday, with investors bracing for a widely anticipated Bank of England rate cut later in the day.
FTSE 100 heads for best year since the financial crisis
The FTSE 100 is on track for its best year since 2009, as investors rotate into UK equities amid concerns about a potential bubble in artificial intelligence stocks.
BoE ‘too slow’ on rate cuts as inflation retreats
The Bank of England risks falling behind the curve on interest rate cuts and may be forced to “play catch-up” next year if it delays action as inflation continues to
Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Wednesday 17th December 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
Easing inflation clears path for Bank of England rate cut
UK inflation fell by more than expected in November, strengthening the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates this week, according to official data.
FTSE 100 set for stronger open as easing inflation boosts rate-cut hopes
The FTSE 100 is expected to open higher on Wednesday as easing inflation strengthens the case for the Bank of England to begin cutting interest rates.
Traders Cafe with Zak Mir: Bulletin Board Heroes, Tuesday 16th December 2025
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
FTSE edges lower as Trump signals progress toward Ukraine peace deal
The FTSE 100 fell after comments from Donald Trump raised fresh hopes of an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, hitting oil and defence stocks.
FTSE 100 slips as labour market shows fresh signs of cooling
The FTSE 100 is set to open lower on Tuesday after weaker UK labour market data showed a rise in unemployment alongside softer wage growth.