Jeremy Cutler
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FTSE 100 down as Asia-focused financials struggle
Oil prices also fell after US President Donald Trump said negotiations over a peace deal to end the Middle East war were in their final stages.
9 Jun 2026
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FTSE 100 climbs as US-China trade fears recede
Joshua Mahony, chief market analyst at Scope Markets, said fears around the US-China trade spat have abated for the time being.
20 Oct 2025
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Stocks tumble amid US banking fears
The FTSE 100 index closed down 81.52 points, or 0.9%, at 9,354.57.
17 Oct 2025
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FTSE 100 closes higher despite sluggish economic growth
The tepid progress for the economy recently could prompt the Office for Budget Responsibility to downgrade its economic assessment.
16 Oct 2025
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FTSE 100 falters as investors mull outlook for UK economy
It comes as Rachel Reeves told Sky News that she is looking at both tax rises and spending cuts in the upcoming Budget.
16 Oct 2025
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FTSE 100 nudges higher but weak data dents pound
The UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rose in the three months to August, numbers showed.
14 Oct 2025
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Miners prosper as FTSE 100 makes steady progress
On the FTSE 100, gold miners Fresnillo and Endeavour Mining leapt 9.1% and 11% respectively.
13 Oct 2025
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UK stocks spooked by new Trump threat of fresh tariffs on China
The US President said ‘countermeasures’ were possible as part of a dispute over critical minerals.
10 Oct 2025
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FTSE 100 falls from record highs as Lloyds and HSBC struggle
The FTSE 250 ended up 11 points, 0.1%, at 22,052.83.
9 Oct 2025
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FTSE 100 at new high as gold rush boosts miners
The FTSE 100 index closed up 65.29 points, or 0.7%, at 9,548.87, a new closing peak.
8 Oct 2025
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FTSE 100 flat as buyback boosts Imperial Brands
The FTSE 100 index closed up just 4.44 points at 9,483.58.
7 Oct 2025
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FTSE 100 finishes lower as political woe in Paris jolts CAC 40
The FTSE 100 index closed down 12.11 points, or 0.1%, at 9,479.14.
6 Oct 2025
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FTSE 100 ends record breaking week at new high
The upbeat mood came despite the ongoing US federal government shutdown and some downbeat domestic economic data.
3 Oct 2025
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Tesco delivers but FTSE ends four-day winning run
Tesco raised profit guidance after a better-than-expected first half.
2 Oct 2025
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FTSE 100 hits another high despite concerns over US government shutdown
Drug companies AstraZeneca, Hikma Pharmaceuticals and GSK were all big risers.
1 Oct 2025
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FTSE 100 hits new high despite worries over potential US government shutdown
Without Congress passing a bill to fund federal operations before midnight Tuesday night, the government will partially close up shop.
30 Sept 2025
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FTSE 100 held back by weak oil after bright start
The FTSE 100 index closed up 0.2% at 9,299.84.
29 Sept 2025
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Brighter US outlook fires up European stocks
The FTSE 100 index closed up 70.85 points, or 0.8%, at 9,284.83.
26 Sept 2025
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Political unease sparks increase in UK bond yields as FTSE 100 dips
The possibility of a political challenge to Sir Keir Starmer could put the pound under pressure, analysts warned.
25 Sept 2025
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Copper and oil gains aid FTSE 100 after lacklustre opening
The FTSE 100 index closed up 27.11 points.
24 Sept 2025
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Kingfisher flies but FTSE 100 loses early gains
The FTSE 100 Index closed down 3.36 points at 9,223.32.
23 Sept 2025