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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: Central Banks in focus as FTSE 100 extends gains

  • UK markets eye up March’s all-time high
  • US equity slip-up gives gold a fresh bump
  • Palantir delivers, but falls under the pressure of weighty expectations
  • DoorDash dials up the heat with Deliveroo deal
  • Oil price stage a mini recovery

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK markets seem well-rested after the long weekend and are back this morning with a spring in their step, with the FTSE 100 up in early trading. It’s been quite the ride as the UK’s blue-chip index pushes...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/06/market-report-central-banks-in-focus-as-ftse-100-extends-gains/

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: 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/

Market Report: markets rise after a whirlwind weekend of tech tariff drama

Matt Britzman
  • European markets open higher
  • US futures rise as tech components get tariff reprieve
  • Apple in focus as tariff delay gives time to plan
  • Gold’s safe-haven appeal drives it to yet another all-time high
  • Oil markets remain jittery
  • Takeaway for investors – stick to the plan

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“Just when it seemed the tariff chaos couldn’t get any worse, tech investors have spent the weekend scrambling to make sense of a whirlwind of confusing – and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/14/market-report-markets-rise-after-a-whirlwind-weekend-of-tech-tariff-drama/

Market Report: risk appetite comes roaring back as Trump presses pause on tariffs

  • Tariffs paused for a host of countries, China battle continues
  • Gold continues to see strong demand
  • Alphabet confirms $75bn investment in data centres
  • Oil dips on escalating US-China trade tensions
  • Tesco stands ready for a price war

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“The White House has finally seen some sense and given a whole host of countries a 90 day pause, with reciprocal tariffs immediately lowered to 10%, while isolating China in a tense battle. Was this Trump...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/10/market-report-risk-appetite-comes-roaring-back-as-trump-presses-pause-on-tariffs/

Market report: Punishing Chinese tariffs send another jolt of deep pessimism through markets

Susannah Streeter
  • Whipsaw of sentiment as 104% tariffs are introduced on Chinese imports by the US.
  • Stocks reverse as the world’s top economies become locked in a trade war.
  • Nikkei falls 3.3% while the FTSE 100 is set to erase Tuesday’s gains.
  • Renewed appetite for gold amid the volatility, with the precious metal rising more than 1.7%.
  • Volatility hits the bond markets and the allure of Treasuries as a safe haven asset dulls.
  • Brent crude drops more than 2% to trade around $61 a barrel – levels...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/09/market-report-punishing-chinese-tariffs-send-another-jolt-of-deep-pessimism-through-markets/

Market update: Hopes for trade negotiations and bargain hunting help stocks stage rebound.

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 hangs onto gains, helped by a rebound on Wall Street.
  • Hopes for trade negotiations send relief through markets.
  • Bargain hunters dive in to pick up battered stocks.
  • Gold regains lustre as a safe-haven asset after recent falls.

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

‘’With hints of negotiations in the air, relief has flooded through financial markets, with the FTSE 100 rebounding from a chunk of yesterday’s losses. Investors have taken the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/08/market-update-hopes-for-trade-negotiations-and-bargain-hunting-help-stocks-stage-rebound/

Market Report: stocks stage a mini rebound, but trade tensions remain high

  • European markets open higher, Japan surges on trade optimism
  • US markets stage an intra-day rebound, volatility remains high
  • Gold price rise after closing in on a four-week low
  • Oil prices find a floor
  • How investors should deal with volatility

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“Investors are waking up to a positive sight for once, with markets opening higher across a broad range of European indices and the FTSE 100 up 0.9% at the open. However, this should hardly be seen...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/08/market-report-stocks-stage-a-mini-rebound-but-trade-tensions-remain-high/

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