European banking and mining stocks bore the brunt of the selloff in morning trading on Friday (4 April) as China announced 34% retaliatory tariffs on US imports, sparking fears of a global trade war.UK banks Barclays (BARC), NatWest (NWG), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) were some of the biggest fallers ? down 9.12%, 8.99% and 7.32% respectively on the day and global mining companies Glencore...

Stocks in Europe were mixed on Tuesday afternoon, with London's blue chip index boosted by miners and defence as talks between the US and Russia continue, though the pound surrendered some earlier progress as the Bank of England governor warned on tepid economic growth.The FTSE 100 index rose 14.82 points, 0.2%, at 8,782.83. The FTSE 250 fell 34.80 points, 0.2%, at 20,903.88, and the AIM...

London's FTSE 100 traded ever-so-slightly lower early on Tuesday, while the pound rose further above the $1.26 mark, after data showed the UK jobless rate was lower than expected and wage growth was hotter than forecast.The FTSE 100 index fell just 3.18 points at 8,764.83. The FTSE 250 fell 41.07 points, 0.2%, at 20,897.61, and the AIM All-Share rose 1.10 points, 0.2%, at 726.32.The Cboe UK...

In just the first 20 days of 2025 the FTSE 100 index of blue-chip stocks has equaled its gains for the entirety of 2024, in the process closing at an all-time high of 8,505 points on 17 January.A better-than-expected inflation report for December together with weaker-than-expected retail sales for the same month appeared to open the door to faster Bank of England rate cuts, pushing the index...

London's blue chip index opened in the red on Friday morning, following a healthy start to the new year, after stocks in New York declined on Thursday.The FTSE 100 index opened down 5.86 points, 0.1%, at 8,254.23. The FTSE 250 was down 51.56 points, 0.3%, at 20,588.67, and the AIM All-Share was down just 0.01 of a point at 723.69.The Cboe UK 100 was flat at 827.68, the Cboe UK 250 was 0.1%...

It may not seem much to non-China watchers, but the Communist party's politburo has changed the wording of its stance on monetary policy for the first time since the 2007/8 financial crisis from 'prudent' to 'moderately loose'.Chinese and Hong Kong listed shares jumped, as did those of UK and European stocks which have large exposure to the region including miners Antofagasta (ANTO) and Rio...

European stocks opened in the green at the start of the week, boosted by an announcement from China's top leadership which aims to aid the Asian nation's shaky economy.The FTSE 100 index traded up 26.17 points, 0.3%, at 8,334.78. The FTSE 250 was up 36.75 points, 0.2%, at 21,095.75, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.55 points, 0.4%, at 740.77.The Cboe UK 100 was 0.4% higher at 837.24, the Cboe UK...

Stocks in London ended in the red on Wednesday, as the market eagerly awaited the earnings from chipmaker and AI-play Nvidia.The FTSE 100 index ended down just 1.61 points at 8,343.85. The FTSE 250 declined 95.20 points, or 0.5%, at 21,066.87, and the AIM All-Share closed down 8.88 points, or 1.1%, at 770.30.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.1% at 834.14, the Cboe UK 250 fell 0.4% at 18,566.65, and...

Stocks in Europe traded higher on Wednesday morning amid a slew of corporate earnings and a rise in oil prices, after the Bank of Japan raised its main interest rate and before the Federal Reserve's decision later.The FTSE 100 index shot up 93.67 points, or 1.1%, at 8,368.08 on Wednesday morning. But the FTSE 250 rose 194.53 points, 0.9%, at 21,627.04, while the AIM All-Share added 3.72...

Stock prices in London closed down on Monday, with stocks in New York following in their footsteps.The FTSE 100 index closed down 16.39 points, 0.2%, at 7,512.96. The FTSE 250 ended down 47.40 points, 0.3%, at 18,361.25, and the AIM All-Share closed down 1.05 points, or 0.2%, at 715.24.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.3% at 749.31 and the Cboe UK 250 closed down 0.3% at 15,878.49. However, the...

Miners led the way as London?s FTSE 100 began the final month of the year strongly, despite Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell?s attempt to pour cold water on rate cut hopes.The likes of Anglo American and Antofagasta were lifted by promising China data on Friday. Manufacturing readings in the US were less-than-stellar, however.The FTSE 100 index closed up 75.60 points, 1.0%, at 7,529.35. The...

The mood in global equities was soured by fears for Chinese economic growth, while a stronger pound also did little for the international earner-heavy FTSE 100 in London.Sterling remained above the $1.28 mark on Monday, with investors expecting the Bank of England to enact a 25 basis point rate hike later this week.The FTSE 100 index opened down 21.77 points, 0.3% at 7,620.95. The FTSE 250 was...

Stocks in London closed higher on Friday as the latest US employment report proved red-hot, while commodity stocks saw a boost from possible support measures for China's property market.The FTSE 100 index closed up 117.01 points, or 1.6% at 7,607.28 on Friday, and closed the week 0.5% higher.The FTSE 250 ended up 321.55 points, or 1.7%, at 19,149.31 - ending the week up 1.6%. The AIM All-Share...

Stocks in London mostly fell on Friday, but the FTSE 100 ended higher amid hope that US debt ceiling negotiations may soon come to an end.The FTSE 100 index closed up 56.33 points, or 0.7% at 7,627.20 on Friday, but finished the week 1.7% lower.The FTSE 250 ended down 46.66 points, or 0.3%, at 18,794.09, and ended the week down 2.6%. The AIM All-Share closed down 1.40 points, or 0.2%, at...

Miners boosted the FTSE 100 as London's benchmark index outperformed during another downbeat morning for European equities.The pound, meanwhile, rose after a better-than-expected monthly retail sales reading, as well as the prospect of more Bank of England rate hikes.The FTSE 100 index was up 10.95 points, or 0.1%, at 7,581.82. The FTSE 250 was down 56.49 points, or 0.3%, at 18,784.26, and the...

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- Hong Kong market has best week since 2011- UK-listed China-focused trusts in high demand- Mining stocks top FTSE 100 gainersMarkets in Asia went into overdrive heading into the weekend thanks to a wave of positive news stories and talk that China could end its zero-Covid policy.Just a week after Hong Kong and Chinese stocks were hammered following the National Peoples' Congress in Beijing,...

The strong run enjoyed by mining stocks has come to a juddering halt after Chinese lockdowns raised the prospect of reduced demand and some of the sector's largest players revealed operational issues and downbeat outlooks.China is the world's leading consumer of many commodities and the country's continuing policy of pursuing a zero-Covid approach is seen as a major threat to its economic...

Major UK stocks reversed earlier declines at lunchtime on Wednesday as positive company updates outweigh the jump in the cost of living.At 12.30pm, the benchmark FTSE 100 is trading 0.4% higher at 7,596.10, with the ongoing sell-off of risk assets, and growth stocks in particular, being offset by strength in housebuilders, retailers and oil producers on the FTSE 100, and optimism generated by...

London's FTSE 100 traded broadly flat on Wednesday, largely shrugging off a higher than expected local inflation reading which stoked rate rise concerns and offset some of the optimism generated by profit upgrades from Burberry (BRBY) and Pearson (PSON).The latest inflation data from the Office for National Statistics showed an annual rise in the UK consumer price index (CPI) of 5.4% in...