Asian shares, precious metals and oil slumped sharply in a global market rout, as investors fretted about the outlook for US interest rates and the risk of an artificial intelligence
What happened overnight – Thursday 22nd January 2026
Asian equities mostly advanced after Donald Trump reversed course on plans to impose tariffs linked to Greenland, easing investor concerns over global trade tensions.
World edges closer to full-blown trade war
Despite markets largely shrugging off renewed tariff threats from Donald Trump, the risk of a global trade war appears to be rising, according to AJ Bell.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 21st January 2026
Asian equities extended their losing streak as concerns mounted over US threats to acquire Greenland, ahead of a closely watched speech by Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in
FTSE 100 set to dip as Fed independence concerns unsettle markets
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 15 points lower, according to spread betting firms, as global markets respond to rising political tensions surrounding US monetary policy. Nevertheless, the
The London stock market closed the week at a new record high.
The FTSE 100 ended the week at a new record high, buoyed by reports of a potential mega-merger between two of the world’s largest mining groups.
FTSE 100 poised for Friday lift after record-breaking week
The FTSE 100 is expected to open 23 points higher on Friday, according to spread betting firms, as the index looks to conclude the first full trading week of the
FTSE 100 retreats from record as caution creeps in
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 40 points lower on Thursday, according to spread betting firms, extending its pullback from Tuesday’s record high while remaining above the 10,000
FTSE 100 falling after four consecutive days of gains
The FTSE 100 fell back on Wednesday, snapping a four-day winning streak that had carried the index above the 10,000 mark for the first time, as heavyweight energy stocks tracked
FTSE 100 set to edge lower after record close
The FTSE 100 looks set to ease back at the open, with futures pointing to a drop of around 28 points as investors step back after Tuesday’s record-breaking run. After
FTSE 100 roars to best day since July, smashing new closing high
The UK stock market has delivered its strongest session in six months, capping a remarkable run with another record close.
Confidence Falls to Record Low Amid Escalating Trump Trade War
Confidence in the British economy has plunged to a record low as shoppers brace for the impact of Donald Trump’s trade wars.