November CPI Misses Forecast, Wall Street Futures Rally Ahead of Open
November CPI undershoots forecasts, easing inflation and pushing Wall Street futures higher before US open.
Currys shares soar 10% as profits rebound and dividend returns to the table
Currys shares jump 10% as profits rebound, interim dividend returns, and growth continues in UK and Nordics.
FTSE edges higher as markets await UK rate decision, tech worries linger
European stocks rise ahead of key rate decisions, while AI funding doubts and central banks dominate focus.
Oracle tumbles as AI data centre funding hits snag and debt concerns mount
Oracle falls 6% as AI data centre funding stalls, debt worries rise, and investors grow cautious.
Wall Street loses its footing as tech nerves return and Oracle rattles investors
US stocks slide as Oracle reignites tech anxiety, rate uncertainty lingers, and investors brace for inflation data.
Gold inches toward record as US data stirs unease
Gold rises near record as mixed US data and Fed speculation drive demand for safe assets.
Tech Stocks Slide as AI Infrastructure Costs and Debt Concerns Persist
Tech stocks slide as Broadcom and Oracle face persistent investor caution over AI spending and debt.
FTSE 100 Gains on Easing UK Inflation
FTSE 100 rises on easing UK inflation and rate cut expectations, led by Phoenix Group gains.
TopStep Down Again: Two Days of Silence, Two Days of Failure
Two days of ProjectX outages expose TopStep’s failures, silence and growing disregard for its trading community.
Warner Bros Warns Shareholders Off Paramount Bid
Warner Bros backs Netflix deal while warning shareholders of risks as Paramount presses hostile takeover bid.
UK to regulate crypto under FCA rules from 2027
UK introduces FCA regulation for crypto in 2027, boosting legitimacy while clamping down on fraud.
Nasdaq moves toward 23-hour trading
Nasdaq’s near 24-hour trading boosts access but may increase volatility and strain market stability.
Gold holds range as US data muddies Fed rate outlook
Gold stays rangebound as mixed US jobs data clouds Fed rate outlook ahead of key inflation numbers.
US Stocks Extend Pullback as Jobs Data Raises Fresh Questions
US stocks slide as mixed jobs data lifts unemployment concerns, dimming hopes for a late-year rally.
TopStep’s ProjectX outages are wearing thin on trader patience
Repeated ProjectX outages are eroding trader trust, highlighting serious reliability and communication issues at TopStep.
FTSE Falls as Oil and Defence Stocks Drag Amid Mixed UK and US Data
FTSE fell as BP, Shell, and defence stocks declined despite UK PMI strength.
Gold slips to $4,175 as traders brace for decisive Fed week
Gold drops to $4,175 as traders await Fed decision amid mixed signals and rising cut expectations.
Paramount Crashes Back Into the Fight for Warner Bros With a Bigger, Riskier Bid
Paramount returns with a higher hostile bid for Warner Bros, reigniting the takeover battle with Netflix.
FTSE Starts the Week Lower as Unilever Slumps
FTSE slipped as Unilever sank, housebuilders weakened and defence stocks rose ahead of Wednesday’s Fed decision.
Gold slips back to $4,200 as post-PCE rally fades
Gold retreats $50 to $4,200 as traders bank profits and wait for the Fed’s rate cut.
FTSE Slips Even as US Data Lifts Global Mood
FTSE slipped as BP and Shell dragged, while Trustpilot rebounded and US data boosted global sentiment.
Trustpilot Shares Bounce Back but the Damage to Its Reputation Looks Harder to Reverse
Trustpilot shares rebound, but a damaging short-seller report leaves deep questions about its business model.
Netflix Seals $72bn Deal for Warner Bros, Hollywood Giants Unite
Netflix buys Warner Bros for $72bn, creating a streaming and film giant, pending regulatory approval.
Gold jumps above $4,250 as softer inflation data boosts rate-cut bets
Gold climbs above $4,250 on softer inflation and weak labor data, fueling strong Fed rate-cut expectations.
FTSE Edges Lower Despite Strong Mining Rally
FTSE slipped again as miners rallied, Sainsbury’s sank on a share sale and PMI data improved slightly.
FTSE Drifts Lower as US and Crypto Find Some Ground
Another quiet day in London, banks rose, miners fell, housebuilders mixed, US equities and Bitcoin recovered.
Slow Monday Trade Keeps FTSE in the Red
London drifted lower in a quiet session as caution dominated and global markets offered little direction.
Wall Street rises for a fourth straight day, Bitcoin trades above $89,000
US stocks and Bitcoin rise as rate-cut optimism drives Wall Street gains ahead of Thanksgiving.
FTSE Rises as Budget Lands Softer Than Feared
Budget fallout lifted the FTSE as banks rallied, gilts eased and energy stocks slumped on windfall tax.
US Stocks Turn Higher as Rate-Cut Bets Climb and Big Tech Volatility Eases
US stocks rebound, Nvidia slides on AI competition, FTSE 100 rises as banks avoid extra taxes.
FTSE Rises as Banks Rally Ahead of Budget
Banks lifted the FTSE as budget fears eased, while Beazley sank and Kingfisher raised guidance.
US Stocks, Gold, and Bitcoin All Rise as Rate-Cut Hopes Drive Risk Appetite
US stocks, gold, and bitcoin all rose as rate-cut optimism lifts tech and risk assets.
FTSE Flat as Wall Street Gains Fail to Inspire
FTSE mostly flat as housebuilders outperform; ImmuPharma slides, US gains fail to lift London sentiment.
Wall Street Steadies as Rate-Cut Hopes Lift Markets After Thursday’s Rout
Stocks steadied as rate-cut hopes rose, but November remains bruising amid AI worries and crypto turmoil.
Bitcoin sinks further as November rout deepens
Bitcoin dips below $81,000 amid extreme fear and institutional pressure.
Gold steady as tech rout offsets pressure from stronger dollar
Gold holds near $4,050 as tech-sector turmoil offsets pressure from stronger dollar and weaker rate-cut bets.
FTSE Slips as Wall Street Sell-Off Ripples Through Markets
FTSE falls as Wall Street’s sharp tech-led sell-off and Bitcoin’s slide sour global risk sentiment.
US Stocks Sink as Nvidia Rally Fizzles and Rate-Cut Hopes Fade
An Nvidia-driven rally collapsed as rate-cut doubts and AI valuation concerns sent markets sharply lower.
FTSE Rises as Nvidia Eases Market Nerves, but Fragile Sentiment Lingers
Nvidia lifts global markets, boosting the FTSE, but sentiment stays fragile ahead of key US data.
Gold stable as markets settle ahead of Fed meeting and Nvidia earnings
Gold climbs as Japan bond stress and Fed uncertainty support haven demand amid steadier early-week trading.