FTSE 100

FTSE 100 inches higher as India trade deal helps lift sentiment

Susannah Streeter
  • The FTSE 100 has risen for 16 consecutive sessions after inching over the line.
  • The index closed up 0.012% at 8597.
  • Gold miners among the biggest gainers as the precious metal rose in value.

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:

‘’The FTSE 100 was faltering earlier and looked set to take a breather from its winning streak but found more footing in late trading to inch higher. It’s closed higher, by a whisker, for the 16th session in a row....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/06/ftse-100-inches-higher-as-india-trade-deal-helps-lift-sentiment/

Market report: Ukraine minerals deal, trade hopes and buoyant corporate earnings

Susannah Streeter
  • Footsie takes a breather in its winning streak in early trade.
  • Hopes rise for a peace deal in Ukraine, after US strikes a minerals deal.
  • May optimism set to unfurl on Wall Street amid big tech strength as investors shrug off data showing the economy contracted.
  • Bank of Japan keeps interest rates on hold, as stagflation fears linger over economies.
  • Oil prices remain near lows not seen since February 2021 amid concerns over global growth.
  • Meta’s confident outlook helps buoy...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/01/market-report-ukraine-minerals-deal-trade-hopes-and-buoyant-corporate-earnings/

Market report: Footloose footsie, Trump stays defiant and carmakers count the cost of tariffs

Susannah Streeter
  • The FTSE 100 continues its longest winning streak since 2017.
  • China shows weakness in manufacturing, putting pressure on energy prices.
  • Trump stays defiant in the face of market turmoil as he marks 100 days in office.
  • Amazon backtracks on plan to highlight cost of tariffs on some goods.
  • Marks and Spencer’s cyber chaos continues as hackers reportedly identified.
  • Volkswagen and Aston Martin count the cost of tariffs on the car industry.

Susannah Streeter, head of money and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/market-report-footloose-footsie-trump-stays-defiant-and-carmakers-count-the-cost-of-tariffs/

FTSE 100 finds its mojo to notch up best winning streak since early 2017

Susannah Streeter

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:

‘’FTSE 100 has found its mojo to notch up best winning streak since January 2017. The Trump trade shock has subsided and with tariffs on the back burner for now, optimism is pulsing through the markets, helped by a raft of corporate results surprising on the upside. The top gainers are a mixed bag, demonstrating how the new-found confidence is lifting multiple sectors. The Footsie surged in the last hour of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/29/ftse-100-finds-its-mojo-to-notch-up-best-winning-streak-since-early-2017/

Market report: Footsie’s winning streak falters, AstraZeneca commits to US and BP’s ongoing challenges

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 struggles to cling onto gains in early trade.
  • Trade uncertainty pushes down expectations for energy demand around the world.
  • Mark Carney’s Liberal Party wins the General election in Canada, boosted by deep frustration with Trump’s policies
  • AstraZeneca commits to US investment despite the threat of tariffs.
  • Pressure is likely to mount on BP’s management to turn the ship around, after the energy company missed forecasts.

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/29/market-report-footsies-winning-streak-falters-astrazeneca-commits-to-us-and-bps-ongoing-challenges/

Market report: Trump’s 100 days, Deliveroo deal and Marks and Spencer cyber chaos

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 set to trade higher at the start of the week, despite uncertainty surrounding tariffs.
  • Chinese authorities forecast the economy is on track to meet growth targets with more stimulus expected.
  • The 100th day of Trump’s second presidency looms as he stays intent on ripping up rule books.
  • Corporate earnings season set to stay buoyant, but warnings pile up about clouds ahead.
  • Deliveroo share price jumps after takeover bid launched by DoorDash.
  • Marks and Spencer cyber chaos...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/28/market-report-trumps-100-days-deliveroo-deal-and-marks-and-spencer-cyber-chaos/

Market Report: Tech helps stock rally grow some legs amid Trump’s reign of confusion

Derren Nathan,
  • FTSE 100 set to follow global stock gains
  • US stocks post third straight day in the green
  • Rachel Reeves to meet US Treasury Secretary Bessent today
  • Earnings season so far – tech and financials shine, consumer stocks lag
  • UK retail sales unexpectedly rise by 0.4%
  • Alphabet smashes first-quarter forecasts, holds firm on capex guidance
  • Brent crude prices flat at $67 per barrel

Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“The FTSE should see a spring in its step this...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/25/market-report-tech-helps-stock-rally-grow-some-legs-amid-trumps-reign-of-confusion/

Market Report: flat open as investors digest mixed signals on US-China tariffs

Matt Britzman
  • UK flat at the open as investors digest more mixed messages
  • US markets rise as risk appetite improves
  • Nestlé and Unilever both deliver soft sales beats
  • Oil stabilises on China tariff hopes
  • ASOS shows signs of progress, but challenges remain

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK and European markets are taking a breather this morning, with the FTSE 100 flat at the open after a strong showing yesterday. The investing world is back to hanging onto every word...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/24/market-report-flat-open-as-investors-digest-mixed-signals-on-us-china-tariffs/

Market report: Optimism rises amid hopes for reprieve in trade war

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 set for gains in early trade following talk of a de-escalation in US trade war with China.
  • Gold retreats from record highs after Trump indicates he’s in mood for negotiation.
  • Latest UK government borrowing figures make difficult reading for UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
  • Brent Crude rises amid hopes for slightly higher energy demand, while sanctions could hit supplies.
  • Elon Musk realises he’s got fingers in too many pies and goes part-time in Doge department.

Susannah...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/23/market-report-optimism-rises-amid-hopes-for-reprieve-in-trade-war/

Market Report: No Easter surprise for equity markets as investors flock to safe haven assets

  • European markets open lower after the Easter break
  • US markets bled red from the opening bell
  • Gold reaches record high as investors flocked to safe haven assets
  • Oil bounces, but rally is running on fumes

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“There was no Easter surprise for European markets, opening with a cautious note this morning, taking cues from the broad risk-off sentiment spreading around the globe. In a similar fashion, the FTSE 100 has opened flat after ending last...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/22/market-report-no-easter-surprise-for-equity-markets-as-investors-flock-to-safe-haven-assets/

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