Gold Heads for First Weekly Drop in 10 Weeks as Profit-Taking Continues
Gold heads for first weekly loss in 10 weeks as profit-taking and trade optimism weigh.
Lloyds’ Profit Takes Major Hit as Motor Finance Scandal Costs Bite
Lloyds profit falls 36 per cent after doubling motor finance provisions, showing FCA redress costs’ heavy impact.
FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Rentokil Rallies
FTSE 100 rises as Rentokil and LSEG surge, oil climbs on Russia-US tensions, Lloyds steady.
Gold Rebounds as Renewed Trade Tensions Lift Safe-Haven Demand
Gold edges higher as renewed US–China trade tensions and new Russia sanctions spur safe-haven buying.
Barclays Boosts Share Buybacks While Motor Finance Costs Rise
Barclays accelerates share buybacks and upgrades RoTE despite rising motor finance costs and regulatory charges.
FTSE 100 Climbs as UK Inflation Holds Steady and Barclays Boosts Sentiment
FTSE 100 rises as UK inflation steadies, Barclays impresses, Fresnillo climbs, and ITV falls sharply.
Gold Slides Further as Profit-Taking and Trade Optimism Weigh
Gold drops over 1% early Wednesday after Tuesday’s 6% plunge amid profit-taking and trade optimism.
Gold Crashes Over 6% in Biggest One-Day Drop in 12 Years
Gold plunges over 6% in sharp correction after parabolic rally, biggest one-day drop since 2013.
UK Borrowing Surges as Government Scrambles Ahead of November Budget
UK borrowing hits £20.2bn, highlighting government mismanagement and growing risks to the country’s finances.
FTSE 100 Rises as Banks Rebound and Wall Street Gains Boost Sentiment
FTSE 100 opens higher as Wall Street gains, Segro leads, BPS debt pressures linger in UK.
Gold Double Tops Before Pullback as Trade Optimism and Profit-Taking Hit
Gold retreats from record highs amid trade optimism and profit-taking, but safe-haven support remains intact.
Gold Recovers Some Losses
Gold recovers after Friday’s slump, supported by trade talk optimism, geopolitical risks, and Fed rate bets.
FTSE 100 Opens Higher as Banks Rebound and Trade Hopes Lift Mood
FTSE 100 opens higher as banks rebound, defence stocks rise, and US-China trade optimism returns.
Gold Hits Another Record High as Global Equities Sell Off
Gold rises to new highs, mimicking Bitcoin’s momentum, as equities fall amid banking fears.
FTSE 100 Tumbles as US Bank Worries and China Tensions Weigh on Markets
FTSE 100, 250 and AIM fall sharply as US bank fears and China tensions deepen.
FTSE Slips as Trade Tensions Return to Centre Stage
FTSE slips as renewed US-China trade tensions and weak UK growth weigh on market sentiment.
The $14bn Bitcoin Bust That Reads Like a Crime Thriller
$14bn in bitcoin seized from Chen Zhi’s global scam empire exploiting victims and laundering wealth.
Gold extends record rally past $4,200
Gold hits $4,238 before rebounding near $4,233 as Fed cut bets and trade tensions persist.
FTSE Opens Lower as Trade Nerves Linger
FTSE opens lower as gold rises, pound weakens, European markets higher, US rally eyed amid earnings.
Gold Smashes Another Record High as Fed Dovish Hints and US-China Tensions Drive Demand
Gold hits third straight record high as Fed rate-cut bets and US-China tensions intensify.
Gold Jumps to $4,179 Before Whipsaw Reversal
Gold rockets to record highs then whipsaws lower as US-China tensions fuel safe-haven frenzy.
Bitcoin down 3% Amid Trade War Fears and Whale Losses
US-China trade tensions and new whale losses trigger Bitcoin decline, ETF outflows, and growing market unease.
FTSE 100 Slips as Trade War Fears Return
FTSE 100 falls as US-China tensions flare again, UK unemployment rises, and investors turn cautious.
FTSE 100 Opens Higher as Trump’s China Tone Calms Trade Fears
FTSE 100 opens higher as Trump’s conciliatory China comments ease trade fears, miners lead gains.
Gold Soars to Fresh Record Highs as Trade Tensions Reignite Safe-Haven Rush
Gold surged to new record highs as renewed US-China trade tensions reignited strong safe-haven demand.
Trump Softens Tone on China After Tariff Shock as Beijing Warns It’s ‘Not Afraid’ of Trade War
Trump softens tone on China after tariff shock, but Beijing warns it’s ready for escalation.
The Great Crypto ETN Waiting Game: Unbanned but Unavailable
FCA lifts crypto ETN ban but platforms delay access until 2026; confusing ISA rules add to investor frustration and regulatory chaos.
Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat Erases $2 Trillion and $19 Billion in Crypto
Trump’s post and follow-up tariff plan erased $2 trillion in stocks and $19 billion from crypto within hours.
FTSE 100 Falls as Trump Threatens ‘Massive’ Tariff Hike on China Over Rare Earths
FTSE and Wall Street slide after Trump threatens new tariffs on China over rare earths.
FTSE Hits Record High as New Listings and Broker Upgrades Lift London Mood
FTSE 100 hits record high as upbeat listings, broker upgrades and banking gains lift London markets.
FTSE opens higher as Fed cuts rates and Powell strikes cautious tone
FTSE edges higher as Fed delivers rate cut, Powell treads cautiously, retailers weigh and Capricorn surges.
Gold Retreats After Fed Rate Cut as Cautious Tone Spurs Profit-Taking
Gold slides after Fed’s cautious rate cut, as stronger dollar and profit-taking curb record rally.
Gold Falls From Record Highs Ahead of Fed Decision
Gold retreats from record highs as investors turn cautious ahead of US Fed rate decision.
FTSE edges higher as markets brace for Fed cut and UK inflation cools
FTSE edges higher as traders await Fed cut, UK inflation cools, and Moonpig shines.
UK Jobs Market Weakens as Wage Growth Slows and Payroll Numbers Decline
UK jobs market weakens as wage growth slows, payroll employment falls and vacancies decline, ONS figures show.
Gold Nears $3,700 as Fed Cut Bets and Political Tensions Drive Rally
Gold hits new records near $3,700 as Fed cut bets and political tensions fuel demand.
FTSE Slips as Investors Eye Fed and UK Jobs Data
FTSE slips as dollar weakens, Fed cut looms, UK jobs steady, recruiters hammered, Kier climbs.
FTSE Opens Lower as Markets Prepare for Central Bank Decisions
FTSE 100 slips as investors eye central banks, Sainsbury’s and AO World climb, S4 Capital sinks.
Gold Nears Record Highs as Cooling Jobs Data Boost Fed Cut Bets
Gold rises near record highs as cooling US labour market reinforces bets on Fed rate cut.
FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Gold Producers and Gemfields Lead Gains
FTSE 100 rises as gold miners and Gemfields lead, markets focus on Fed and UK GDP.