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FTSE Today: Blue-chip index dips ahead of central bank decisions
London stocks dip as investors eye central bank decisions. Phoenix Group tumbles on cost provision.
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European stock markets closed higher on Thursday, lifted by expectations of lower interest rates in both Europe and the US. The FTSE 100 edged up 0.2% to 7,692.46, the FTSE 250 climbed 0.6% to 19,583.98, and the AIM All-Share closed flat at 737.90.
FTSE 100
London’s stock market closed in positive territory on Wednesday, buoyed by strong earnings reports and a lack of hawkish surprises from the US Federal Reserve. The FTSE 100 index edged up 0.4% to 7,679.31, with the mid-cap FTSE 250 performing even better, rising 1.1% to
FTSE 100
London’s main stock market index, the FTSE 100, managed to eke out a small gain on Tuesday, closing up just 0.1% at 7,646.16. However, the broader market lacked direction, with the FTSE 250 gaining marginally and the AIM All-Share dipping slightly. Mining companies lead the pack,
FTSE 100
London stocks closed lower on Monday, with the FTSE 100 down 0.5%, as investors awaited a crucial week of economic data and policy announcements. While most sectors saw subdued trading, gold miners emerged as bright spots, buoyed by rising gold prices. Fresnillo and Endeavour surged over 2%, while Hochschild
FTSE 100
The UK’s main stock market index, the FTSE 100, edged down 0.4% on Monday as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of the upcoming budget announcement by Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt. While recent signs of easing inflation have provided some support, the focus has shifted to Wednesday’s
FTSE 100
London markets closed the week on a positive note, with the FTSE 100 up 0.7% and the FTSE 250 climbing 1.6%. However, Ocado shares fell 7% as tensions with partner Marks & Spencer continued. The wider market rally followed a strong performance in the US, while Ocado’s
FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 closed marginally higher on Thursday, led by strong performances from Howden Joinery and Haleon. The index rose slightly by 0.1%, finishing at 7,630.02. The mid-cap FTSE 250 index gained 0.2%, closing at 19,054.87, while the smaller companies index, AIM All-Share, ended
FTSE 100
London’s stock market closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by a combination of factors, including disappointing earnings reports from key companies and broader economic concerns. The FTSE 100 index ended the day down 58.04 points, or 0.8%, at 7,624.98. The FTSE 250 and AIM All-Share
FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 closed slightly lower today, down 0.02% at 7,683.02. Market sentiment was weighed down by concerns over a potential vaping tax and an investigation into housebuilders. Imperial Brands suffered the biggest fall, with its share price dropping 4.8% following an announcement by Jeremy Hunt
FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 index closed slightly lower on Monday, down 0.3% to 7,684.30. Housebuilders faced pressure after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation into suspected information-sharing practices, leading to declines in their share prices. Notably, Taylor Wimpey fell 3.1% while Persimmon dipped 2.
FTSE 100
London’s stock market kicked off the week with a touch of Monday blues, as the FTSE 100 dipped on the back of drooping commodity prices and an ongoing saga in the housebuilding sector. The index, heavily weighted towards resource companies, shed 0.3% by 10:00 GMT, mirroring the
FTSE 100
London’s blue-chip stocks ended the week with a mixed bag, but Standard Chartered was the clear winner, surging almost 5% after strong earnings and buyback plans. The FTSE 100 gained 0.3% to close at 7,706.28, while the FTSE 250 dipped 0.4% to 19,179.56.
FTSE 100
London stocks finished higher on Thursday, buoyed by minutes from the European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve hinting at a less aggressive monetary policy path. The benchmark FTSE 100 index closed up 0.3% at 7,684.49, with insurer Beazley leading the gainers after raising its annual guidance