FTSE holds steady despite Trump tariff threats
FTSE steadies as Trump hardens tariff stance; WPP slumps, Hunting soars, and Jet2 retreats.
FTSE 100
Track the latest on the FTSE 100 Index (INDEXFTSE:UKX), including market news, company movements, and major economic updates affecting the UK’s leading blue-chip stocks.
FTSE closes firmer as tariff nerves ease and data lifts mood
FTSE closes higher as tariff delay eases nerves, Glencore gains, Victrex falls on weaker sales.
FTSE edges higher as tariff fog lingers
FTSE edges up as investors weigh shifting US tariff deadlines and cautious corporate updates.
FTSE dips as US tariff deadline moves to August
FTSE falls as US delays tariffs to August 1, Glencore, PHP and Jarvis in focus, Wall Street also slides.
FTSE Dips as Trump’s Spending Bill Passes
FTSE slips as Trump signs mega-bill; EU braces for tariffs; Versarien, Huddled climb; Thruvision drops on fundraise.
FTSE Rises as Starmer Stands by Reeves, Mkango Soars on Nasdaq Deal
FTSE rises as Starmer backs Reeves, Mkango surges on Nasdaq deal, global markets eye US-Vietnam trade.
FTSE Slips as Reeves Row Rocks Pound and Bonds
FTSE dipped as political turmoil over Reeves rattled markets, Bytes plunged, Greggs warned on profits, and bond yields surged.
FTSE Opens Higher, Trump Threatens Japan with Tariffs
FTSE 100 edged up, Spectris soared on KKR bid; Greggs and Bytes tumbled; Trump threatened Japan with steep tariffs.
FTSE Ends Higher Despite Trade Worries, Sainsbury Slips on Flat Guidance
FTSE 100 rose as energy stocks gained, Sainsbury, Kitwave, and Mpac fell on cautious outlooks and profit warnings.
FTSE Open Higher Ahead of Welfare Vote
FTSE opens higher as welfare vote looms and UK house prices dip; Mpac and Kitwave plunge, National Grid rises on Ofgem plan.
FTSE closes lower despite Wall Street gains amid cautious UK mood
FTSE slips 0.4% despite steady UK GDP and rising mortgage approvals; housebuilders fall, Babcock gains on upgrades.
FTSE drifts lower despite GDP lift and tariff relief
FTSE dips despite solid UK GDP and US tariff relief, as cautious sentiment and corporate updates weigh on early trading.
FTSE 100 Higher as JD Sports and Unilever Drive Early Gains
London’s FTSE 100 opened higher, led by JD Sports and Unilever, as trade optimism and corporate news supported cautious investor sentiment.
Miners, defence and Wall Street momentum lift FTSE 100
Miners and defence stocks lifted the FTSE 100, while Wall Street hit fresh highs on growing hopes of rate cuts.
FTSE in Trouble as UK Listings Shrink and Funds Pull Out
The FTSE faces mounting pressure as firms delist and pension funds like Scottish Widows cut exposure, favouring US markets instead.
London Stocks Tick Higher Amid Easing Oil Prices
London stocks opened slightly higher as oil eased and upgrades to Entain and Inchcape lifted sentiment despite Moonpig’s sharp fall.
FTSE 100 Drifts Lower Despite Babcock Boost
FTSE 100 slipped despite Babcock’s surge, as broader market optimism faded and heavyweight sectors failed to sustain early gains.
FTSE 100 Opens Higher Amid Iran-Israel Ceasefire, But Lags Wall Street Rally
FTSE 100 rose modestly as geopolitical tensions eased, but US markets outperformed. Babcock surged 11% on strong earnings.
FTSE 100 Shrugs at Ceasefire Hopes While Wall Street Rallies
FTSE 100 barely moved despite geopolitical relief, underperforming upbeat US markets as oil majors and gold miners dragged gains.
FTSE 100 Boosted by Ceasefire News
Markets rallied on Middle East ceasefire hopes, but underlying risks and economic troubles suggest this relief rally may prove short-lived.
FTSE 100 Opens Lower but Pushes Back as Markets Weigh Risks
FTSE 100 steadies after early dip, airlines fall on Middle East fears, oil firms rise amid supply concerns, private equity takeover news.