The Bank of England may be forced to raise interest rates later this year as surging oil prices raise fears of a renewed inflation shock.
BoE keeps rates on hold at 3.75% after narrow 5–4 decision
Oh wow indeed — that is a really close call from the Bank of England.
Review: Zak Mir talks markets with ACF Equity Research’s Christopher Nicholson
In a lively Share Talk conversation, Zak Mir and Christopher Nicholson, Managing Director and Head of Research at ACF Equity Research, lay out a mix of market observations, personal anecdotes and the odd rant.
Zak Mir in conversation with Christopher Nicholson of ACF Equity Research
In a lively Share Talk conversation, Zak Mir and Christopher Nicholson, Managing Director and Head of Research at ACF Equity Research, lay out a mix of market observations, personal anecdotes and the odd rant.
FTSE 100 set to open higher as investors push UK blue-chips toward new high
Good morning. UK markets are flirting with rarefied territory as blue-chip stocks set their sights on another record-breaking session.
Historic moment as FTSE 100 closes above 10,000
Britain’s blue-chip stock market has crossed a historic threshold, with the FTSE 100 closing above 10,000 points for the first time ever.
FTSE 100 set to roars back above 10,000 on global tech surge
Good morning. The tone at the open looks decisively upbeat, with early spread-betting signals pointing to a 61-point lift for the Footsie on Monday—enough to haul the index back above
FTSE 100 smashes 10,000 to kick off 2026
The FTSE 100 has kicked off the new year on a positive note, though markets are still firmly in holiday mode.
Strong year for UK stocks as FTSE 100 jumps 21.6% and FTSE 250 adds 9%
Britain’s stock market has chalked up its strongest annual performance since the aftermath of the financial crisis.
FTSE 100 notches new 2025 high as clock ticks down
The London stock market is closing out its strongest year since the aftermath of the global financial crisis at record levels.
London stocks edge higher but Santa rally remains elusive
London’s stock market has opened slightly higher, though there is still little sign of the traditional “Santa rally” in the City.
FTSE opens in the red following slow start for blue-chips
A subdued start to the final trading week of the year saw UK blue-chips open slightly lower, with the FTSE 100 slipping 5 points to 9,866.08.