The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) spent the session fighting off early weakness and finished in positive territory, with SSE among the strongest risers and sentiment around WPP helping to frame a broader recovery in UK blue chip shares after pressure from an Asian markets slump and a recent Wall Street tech rout. FTSE 100 holds near…
In the latest trading session, the FTSE 100 index is under pressure as weak economic data from the UK spooks investors. The British economy has shown signs of strain, and this has weighed heavily on market sentiment. The FTSE 100 has slipped as traders await signs of how the slowdown will impact corporate earnings, interest‑rate decisions and…
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) drifted in a narrow range on Thursday, November 6, as traders pared big bets ahead of a pivotal Bank of England policy vote. London stocks showed little direction, as investors balanced mixed domestic data, U.S. rate expectations, and company earnings updates. Market tone felt cautious, not panicked: the index traded largely…
The FTSE 100 slipped on Monday as investors digested growing signals that the November budget could contain fresh tax measures. Markets reacted to a rare pre-budget push by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and comments from Prime Minister Keir Starmer that left room for higher receipts to shore up public services. Global factors from oil moves to…
On 28 October 2025, UK shop prices (FTSE 100) fell for the first time since March. British Retail Consortium data show that overall shop prices dropped by 0.3 % in September. Food prices led the way, with a 0.4 % fall, marking their biggest monthly slide since December 2020. This cooling in retail inflation has…
The FTSE 100 opened higher on Friday as better-than-expected UK retail sales lifted investor mood across London. The boost came after fresh data showed retail volumes rising, which reinforced hopes that consumer demand remains resilient. Gains in consumer goods, banking, and energy stocks helped push the index up, while talk of a possible pause in…
On 17 October 2025, the FTSE 100 fell sharply. Markets were hit by growing fears around U.S. regional banks. Two such banks disclosed large loan losses and fraud risks. This news shocked investors globally. London’s top index dropped more than 1.5 %, led by banking stocks. These losses spread beyond finance. Energy, industry, and consumer shares…
The FTSE 100 has reached new highs this week, defying global uncertainty and concerns about a looming US government shutdown. Despite political gridlock in Washington, investor sentiment in London remains buoyant, with stronger corporate earnings and resilient energy prices fueling optimism. This rally highlights the market’s ability to absorb global headwinds while capitalizing on sector…
The FTSE 100 in the UK has reached its highest level ever. That’s big news for investors and businesses alike. This surge wasn’t random; it was mostly powered by strong mining stocks. Companies like Rio Tinto and Anglo American saw major gains, pushing the index past its previous peak. Why does this matter? The FTSE…
FTSE 100 started the week on a softer note, weighed down by energy stocks like Shell, as oil prices slipped and global trade concerns persisted. Despite the dip, the pound remained firm above $1.36, offering mixed signals for market participants. What happened to the FTSE 100 today? The FTSE 100 slipped by around 0.1 % at…