The FTSE 100 closed 1.1% higher on Thursday, outperforming major global markets as stronger-than-expected UK economic growth and falling bond yields supported London equities while technology stocks remained under pressure.
FTSE 100 rises 55 points as THG surges 16% despite global technology sell-off
London’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.5% on Thursday as gains among property and consumer stocks helped offset heavy losses in mining and technology-related shares, while stronger-than-expected UK economic growth reinforced expectations
FTSE 100 retreats as Bank of England rate expectations rise
London stocks slipped on Thursday after stronger-than-expected UK economic growth reinforced expectations that the Bank of England will raise interest rates, while mining companies suffered heavy losses amid concerns over
London stocks set to fall as Asian chip shares slide
London stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday as hotter-than-expected US inflation and a sharp sell-off in Asian semiconductor shares weigh on global investor sentiment.
FTSE 100 closes 75 points as UK rate fears ease
London stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 climbing 0.7% despite hotter-than-expected US inflation figures, as comments from the Bank of England’s chief economist eased concerns over aggressive
FTSE 100 rises as interest rate hopes lift UK stocks ahead of US inflation data
London stocks moved higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 gaining 0.3% to around 10,682 points by midday as investors welcomed comments from central bankers suggesting interest rates may not
FTSE 100 opens flat as Burberry leads gains and Softcat reports profit growth
London stocks opened broadly unchanged on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 edging six points higher to around 10,656 as gains in luxury goods, property and industrial shares offset weakness elsewhere
FTSE 100 set for modest gains as Asian markets recover ahead of US inflation data
London stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to gain around 10 points as Asian markets recover from a technology-led sell-off and investors
FTSE 100 closes marginally lower as IMF lifts UK growth forecast
The FTSE 100 gave back early gains to close marginally lower on Tuesday as renewed concerns over technology valuations and the scale of investment in artificial intelligence weighed on global
FTSE 100 Set to Rise 0.2% as US Bank Earnings Take Focus
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 22 points higher at 10,677 on Tuesday, after closing 1% higher at 10,656.28 on Monday.
FTSE 100 Rises 1% as London Shrugs Off Oil Surge
The FTSE 100 closed 104.23 points, or 1.0%, higher at 10,656.28 on Monday, extending Friday’s rebound despite another rise in oil prices. The FTSE 250 added 0.5% to 24,328.06, while
FTSE 100 Rises 0.4% as Banks and Airlines Lead London Higher
The FTSE 100 climbed around 0.4% to roughly 10,600 in early Monday trading, building on Friday’s 1.1% gain.