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Markets rally despite tech storm, Trump unveils tariff plans

London stocks climb amid US tech recovery and Trump's protectionist stance on semiconductors, whilst SSP and Wickes lead mid-cap surge.
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FTSE 100 gives up gains after strong US jobs report

The FTSE 100 fell 0.2%, impacted by strong US jobs data dimming hopes for deeper Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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FTSE 100 slides amid geopolitical tensions and market caution

FTSE 100 closed down 0.1% amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, with Tesco and Marston's seeing notable gains.
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FTSE 100 closes lower as BP and Shell weigh on market

FTSE 100 closed down 0.2% as BP and Shell fell; Rentokil surged on board changes while Flutter announced a buyback.
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FTSE lifted by miners, Card Factory slumps

Miners lifted the FTSE 100 by 0.3%, while Card Factory dropped 18% due to profit losses amid rising costs.
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FTSE softens as Rightmove resists, Alphawave plummets

FTSE 100 fell 0.1%, Kingfisher rose 1.1% on UBS upgrade, while Alphawave IP plunged 25% after cutting revenue forecasts.
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FTSE 100 dips as weak trading news weighs on markets

FTSE 100 and 250 dropped amid profit warnings from FedEx and Mercedes, while retail sales rose despite declining consumer confidence.
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FTSE rises as traders brace for Fed rate decision

The FTSE 100 rose slightly by 0.1%, with traders eyeing Wednesday's crucial Federal Reserve rate decision.
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Market Wrap-Up: A week of highs and hopes

This week, London's FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 rose amid hopes for a 50 bps Fed cut. The Dow and S&P 500 neared all-time highs, while gold hit a record $2,584.
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Gold miners lead FTSE 100 amid record highs for Gold

Gold miners drove FTSE 100 higher as gold surged due to anticipated Fed rate cuts, while AstraZeneca fell 2%.