- FTSE 100 rises in early trade amid hopes looming US tariffs will be more focused.
- Oil prices gain some ground as talks set to get underway between Russian and US officials over Ukraine.
- US markets set for a steady start to the week with optimism increasing about targeted trade policy.
- Risks remain for severe duties with hearing due at International Trade Commission on big duties on Chinese manufactured ships docking at US ports.
- Gold hangs near record highs while Bitcoin...
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Market Report: Stock market rally stalls as economic concerns linger
- FTSE 100 falls t amid ongoing economic concerns.
- UK Consumer confidence rises but remains fragile.
- JD Wetherspoon margins suffer despite resilient sales.
- Heathrow fire another potential blow to growth.
- US futures point to a lacklustre open.
- Brent crude above $72 per barrel after OPEC+ surprises with planned cuts.
- British government borrowing higher than expected.
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“The FTSE 100’s down 0.5% this morning erasing much of the...
Market Report: Stock markets fight back after a bruising week
- FTSE creeps up as hopes of avoiding US government shutdown grow.
- UK GDP shrinks unexpectedly, down 0.1% in January.
- US futures pointing up after stocks hit new 6-month lows.
- Gold approaches $3,000 per oz.
- US consumer confidence in focus today.
- Brent crude rallies above $70 per barrel.
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“The FTSE 100’s opened up a touch this morning after a rebound in Asian stocks overnight. They were buoyed by hopes that the US government...
Market report: Tariffs threaten to reignite inflation
- Wariness remains on markets as high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come in.
- US consumer price data in focus amid concerns trade policy will inflame prices.
- Ceasefire hopes are higher, after talks between Ukraine and the US in Saudi Arabia.
- Oil prices hover near six-month lows amid concerns about lower global growth and energy demand.
- Balfour Beatty’s resilient results show that outgoing CEO Leo Quinn has set a high bar.
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/12/market-report-tariffs-threaten-to-reignite-inflation/
Winners and losers in the new tax year
It’s bad news for:
- Employers – and their employees
- Anyone getting a pay rise
- Pensioners with private pensions
- Investors with assets outside pensions and ISAs
- Home buyers
- Property investors
- Non-doms
And good news for:
- Pensioners on lower incomes
- Lower earners
Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“It’s unlikely to be a happy new tax year, because far more people risk missing out as the clock ticks forward into the new year than stand to gain from any changes being...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/11/winners-and-losers-in-the-new-tax-year/
Market report: Investors on edge as tariff net tightens
- FTSE 100 opens down as Trump tariffs become reality.
- UK shop prices rise at fastest level in a year.
- US stocks have their worst day of 2025 as NVIDIA sheds over 8%.
- Bitcoin falls 3% erasing weekend gains.
- Defensive stocks offer some respite.
- Brent crude at 3-month low.
- Record sales for Greggs as clouds gather.
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“The FTSE 100 has retreated from record highs this morning, taking direction from Wall Street where stocks had their worst day...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/04/market-report-investors-on-edge-as-tariff-net-tightens/
Market Report: FTSE 100 surges to fresh records as military co-operation and China snapshot lift stocks
- FTSE 100 has a rush of Monday motivation, despite scenes of fraught geo-politics.
- Pledges of co-operation on defence help lift military contractors.
- China’s better-than-expected manufacturing snapshot lifts sentiment.
- Brent crude rises but lid expected to be kept on prices, due to looming tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China.
- Bitcoin and other crypto assets jump higher, before losing some ground, as Trump posts about plans for a strategic crypto reserve.
Susannah Streeter, head...
Market report: Stocks struggle as tariff and inflation fears persist
- FTSE 100 and European futures down.
- Trump to hit button on Canadian and Mexican Tariffs next week.
- Hopes of UK trade deal alive after Starmer talks.
- US GDP growth slows as expected in Q4. PCE data later today.
- NVIDIA drags tech stocks despite earnings beat.
- Brent Crude pulls back at close to $73 per barrel.
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“FTSE 100 and European futures are pointing to a shaky start for stocks this morning, echoing weak sessions on Wall Street and...
Market report: EU braces for tariffs, Starmer’s Washington challenge and Rolls Royce revs up
- Caution the name of the game as Trump threatens Europe with tariffs.
- FTSE 100 opens lower amid investor wariness.
- The bears prowl the crypto market amid risk-off sentiment.
- Crude prices hover at multi-month lows, as supply issues ease amid Ukraine deal hopes.
- Rolls Royce fires on all cylinders with shares lifting 7%.
- Aviva shows va va voom, with annual earnings beating expectations.
- Nvidia releases robust results but still manages to disappoint investors.
- Salesforce sluggish...
Copper surges as fresh tariffs are in sight while crypto’s ‘Trump bump’ reverses
- Tariff threats continue to hang over financial markets, with duties looming on imports from Mexico and Canada.
- Copper prices surge, helping lift the FTSE 100, as the metal is caught in Trump’s sights.
- Brent Crude falls to two-month lows amid concerns about the US economy.
- Trump’s crypto bump reverses amid a collision of concern about the industry, with Bitcoin trading below $89,000.
- S&P 500 set to take a breather as investors wait for Nvidia’s results.
- BP is set to unveil a...