Jeremy Cutler
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FTSE 100 rises but profit warning rocks WH Smith
Market sentiment remained wary following fresh US military action against Iran.
10 Jun 2026
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London stocks slip after reports that Trump will fire Federal Reserve boss
The FTSE 100 index closed down 11.77 points, 0.1%, at 8,926.55.
16 Jul 2025
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FTSE 100 falls back after passing 9,000 milestone
US consumer price inflation accelerated in line with expectations in June.
15 Jul 2025
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FTSE 100 thrives but tariff threat hurts Europe
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said major trading partners Mexico and the EU would face a 30% tariff starting next month.
14 Jul 2025
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FTSE 100 closes winning week on the back foot
Figures showed the UK economy shrank again in May, confounding expectations for a modest rise.
11 Jul 2025
Business News10 Jul 2025
Miners help propel FTSE 100 to new record high
Mining stocks climbed after US President Donald Trump said he would enact a 50% copper tariff in August, sending copper prices higher.
Business News3 Jul 2025
Pound climbs and bond yields ease as PM backs Reeves
The FTSE 100 index closed up 48.51 points at 8,823.20.
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FTSE 100 advances and outperforms European peers
It comes despite ongoing US trade policy uncertainty and mixed economic data.
1 Jul 2025
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European stocks wilt but S&P 500 hits fresh high
The FTSE 100 index closed down 37.95 points, 0.4%, at 8,760.96.
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Babcock shines but FTSE 100 gives up early gains
The FTSE 100 index closed down 40.24 points, 0.5%, at 8,718.75.
25 Jun 2025
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FTSE 100 underperforms despite Iran-Israel hope
The FTSE 100 index closed up just 0.95 points at 8,758.99.
24 Jun 2025
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Stocks falter but avoid sell-off after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
The FTSE 100 index closed down 16.61 points, 0.2%, at 8,758.04.
23 Jun 2025
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Weak retail sales and falls in key oil and drug stocks stifle FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 index closed down 17.15 points, 0.2%, at 8,774.65.
20 Jun 2025
Business News19 Jun 2025
Stocks dip as Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged
The FTSE 100 index closed down 51.67 points, 0.6%, at 8,791.80.
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FTSE 100 nudges up ahead of Fed decision following broadly expected CPI data
The oil price fluctuated, with the Israel-Iran conflict entering its sixth day.
18 Jun 2025
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Middle East tensions keep FTSE 100 on back foot
Donald Trump called for a “complete give-up” by Iran and denied pursuing a ceasefire in the war between the Islamic republic and Israel.
17 Jun 2025
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Stocks up on hopes of thaw to Middle East tension
The FTSE 100 index closed up 24.59 points, 0.3%, at 8,875.22, just shy of its record closing peak of 8,884.92 posted last Thursday.
16 Jun 2025
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Stocks slide, oil jumps after Israel strikes Iran
The FTSE 100 index closed down 34.29 points, 0.4%, at 8,850.63.
13 Jun 2025
Business News12 Jun 2025
Stocks mixed amid GDP miss and fresh trade worry
The UK economy fell at a faster pace than expected in April, numbers on Thursday showed, as services output slumped.
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Housebuilding and China trade hopes lift London stocks
Figures showed the unemployment rate rose slightly in the three months to April, as expected.
11 Jun 2025
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FTSE 100 dips while markets watch for US-China talks progress
The FTSE 100 index fell 5.63 points, 0.1%, at 8,832.28
9 Jun 2025