The FTSE 100 closed sharply lower on Friday, 6 November, as global stock markets remained under pressure following a steep sell-off in US technology shares, although a recovery on Wall
FTSE 100 plunges 2.3% as global AI sell-off deepens
London’s FTSE 100 plunged more than 2% on Friday, 6 November, as a global sell-off in technology shares spread across European markets, with investors increasingly concerned about the outlook for
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
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
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Sunday 1st November 2026
London’s FTSE 100 ended Friday marginally higher as strong gains for AstraZeneca and BT Group offset heavy losses in NatWest and technology-related stocks, while Wall Street suffered a sharp sell-off
Barclays profits rise 12% to £2.3bn as bank announces £500m share buyback
Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) has reported a 12% increase in third-quarter pre-tax profit to £2.3 billion and announced a further £500 million share buyback, supported by higher income, stronger UK
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 17th October 2026
London stocks ended a strong week with further gains on Friday, as Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey played down concerns over persistent inflation, helping the FTSE 100 climb 3.1%
Bank of England tipped to raise interest rates in November
The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates in November and February as stronger-than-expected UK economic growth reduces concerns that higher borrowing costs could undermine economic activity, according
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 20th September 2026
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
Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% as Bailey Warns Hikes May Be Needed
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, despite inflation rising to a five-month high and mounting pressure from higher energy prices.
Bank of England Expected to Hold Rates Despite Inflation Rising to 3.1%
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, despite UK inflation rising to a five-month high.
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.