Market Reports Uk
London close: FTSE closes lower as traders weigh Brexit debate, Trump policies
The FTSE 100 closed slightly lower on Thursday as investors tuned into parliament’s Brexit debate and sifted through a mix of economic data.
US open: Stocks down following Trump travel ban, Fed starts 2-day meeting
US equity markets were on the back foot on Tuesday, as the immigration ban tapered off the Trump rally while the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting kicked off.
London midday: FTSE rises as pound falls on Brexit uncertainty
The FTSE 100 gained on Tuesday as members of parliament begin a two-day debate on whether to trigger Article 50, which kicks off the formal process of Brexit.
London open: Stocks little changed as Trump, Brexit in focus
London stocks were little changed at the open on Tuesday as investors sifted through some corporate releases and continued to mull over US President Donald Trump’s latest policy decisions.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors continue to mull Trump policies
London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday, with investors still cautious about Donald Trump’s latest policy decisions.
London close: Stocks fall as investors digest Trump's travel bans
London stocks were under pressure on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced a curb on refugees and a temporary travel ban on arrivals from several majority Muslim countries.
US open: Dow slips past 20k following Trump's travel ban
Following President Donald Trump’s travel ban for arrivals from seven predominantly Muslim countries, US equity markets were on the back foot on Monday as the Dow slipped past the 20,000 mark, the milestone it passed just last week.
Europe midday: Stocks in the red as investors assess Trump travel ban
European stocks were in the red on Monday, as investors’ assessed President Donald Trump’s curb on refugees and his travel ban on arrivals from predominantly Muslim countries entering the US.
London midday: Stocks slide amid concern about Trump's travel ban
London stocks declined on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced a curb on refugees and a travel ban on arrivals from Muslim countries.
London open: Stocks retreat as investors digest Trump policies
London stocks fell in early trade, taking their cue from an uninspiring Asian session as investors digested US President Donald Trump’s curb on refugees and his travel ban on arrivals from Muslim countries.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors digest Trump's latest policies
London stocks were set for a weaker open on Monday, taking their cue from an uninspiring Asian session as investors digested US President Donald Trump’s curb on refugees and his travel ban on arrivals from predominantly Muslim countries.
London close: FTSE ends higher on weaker pound, Tesco M&A news
The FTSE 100 finished the week in the green as the pound weakened and as Tesco’s shares surged on news of a merger with Booker Group.
US open: Stocks flat as economic growth slows more than expected
With data revealing that the US economy grew less than expected last quarter, the nation's equity markets were broadly unchanged on Friday, along with tepid earnings from blue-chip companies.
London midday: Stocks flat ahead of US GDP, May-Trump meeting
London stocks were flat on Friday ahead of US economic growth figures and a meeting between Prime Minister Theresa May and US President Donald Trump.
London open: Stocks little changed but Tesco and Booker surge on merger news
London stocks were little changed in early trade as investors looked to US economic growth figures and a meeting between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and US President Donald Trump, as Tesco and Booker surged on news the two are merging.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors eye US GDP
London stocks were set for a broadly flat open on Friday following uninspiring leads from the US and Asia, as investors looked to some key US growth figures and a meeting between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and US President Donald Trump.
London close: Stocks end slightly lower as investors weigh UK GDP, interims
The FTSE 100 ended slightly lower on Thursday as investors weighed UK economic data and sifted through a batch of corporate interim statements.
US open: Stocks waver as investors rake through earnings, data
US stocks wavered on Thursday, slowing from yesterday’s gains as investors raked through another batch of earnings and data releases, while the dollar rose.
London midday: Stocks rise as fourth quarter UK GDP beats forecasts
London stocks rose on Thursday after official data showed the UK economy grew more than expected in the fourth quarter.
London open: Stocks little changed ahead of UK GDP figures
London stocks were little changed in early trade as investors digested a slew of corporate news and looked ahead to the release of some key UK economic growth figures.