A months-long period of calm on Wall Street was upended on Friday as US stocks tumbled following Donald Trump’s threat to impose significantly higher tariffs on Chinese imports.
FTSE 100 Hits Fresh Record High on Trade Deal Optimism
The FTSE 100 surged to a new record high on Wednesday, lifted by investor relief over signs of progress in global trade talks. Optimism surrounding reduced trade tensions helped extend
FTSE 100 Breaks 9,000 as UK Market Outpaces Wall Street
The UK stock market is enjoying a “momentous year”, with the FTSE 100 surpassing 9,000 points for the first time, demonstrating resilience despite global trade tensions triggered by Donald Trump’s
EU Unveils $72bn Tariff Plan as Trade Tensions With US Escalate
The European Union has put forward proposals for a new wave of retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth $72bn (£62.4bn), following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 30% levies on
The FTSE 100 Approaches 9,000 Landmark
FTSE 100 Nears 9,000 as Mining Stocks Drive Gains
Stocks fell as escalating Israel–Iran tensions rattled markets.
Shares across the UK and Europe slipped in early trading as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran continued to unsettle investors.
FTSE 100 Closes Higher Amid Hopes of De-Escalation in Middle East
The FTSE 100 edged closer to a new all-time closing high on Tuesday, lifted by easing fears over the Middle East conflict. The index rose 24.5 points, or 0.28%, to
FTSE 100 Ends Week Lower as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Markets
Britain’s stock market closed in the red on Friday, as escalating conflict in the Middle East pressured investor sentiment and dragged down share prices.
Global Markets Slide as Israel-Iran Tensions Rattle Investors
Markets are bracing for a sharp downturn at the open amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with a 43-point (0.5%) fall now predicted for the FTSE 100. The decline
FTSE 100 share index has hit a new record closing high.
FTSE 100 hits new closing high despite weak UK growth data
UK stocks decline as investors remain cautious over economic outlook
UK stocks declined on renewed investor caution over the country’s weakening economic outlook, following data showing a sharper-than-expected contraction in April.
FTSE 100 Falls Just Short of Record Closing High Once More
Britain’s blue-chip index edged closer to its all-time closing high today, with the FTSE 100 ending the session at 8,864—up 11 points, or 0.13%. That leaves the index just shy