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Market report: FTSE 100 skips Wall Street rally and Burberry slims down

Susannah Streeter
  • The FTSE 100 is flat in early trade, skipping the Wall Street rally.
  • Bank of England policymakers warn that interest rates may have to stay higher for longer.
  • Wall Street rediscovers its mojo after the US agrees big deals with Riyadh.
  • Nvidia surges on the sale of its high-end luxury chips for a Saudi data centre.
  • The luxury British brand Burberry slashes jobs as it warns of uncertain climate.
  • Oil prices stumble on their run higher as US crude stockpiles rise.

Susannah...

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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: 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/

Market Report: global markets tumble after Trump’s tariff storm

Matt Britzman,
  • US tariffs move to levels not seen in over 100 years
  • UK gets dealt a better hand, but stocks still drop
  • Gold sees fresh demand as investors take risk off the table
  • Oil prices fall on global growth concerns

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“Trump’s bold attempt to reshape international trade has sent shockwaves through global markets. The effects of ‘Liberation Day’ are being felt far and wide, with Asian markets down overnight, European stocks under...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/03/market-report-global-markets-tumble-after-trumps-tariff-storm/

Market report: Hopes of more targeted tariffs help boost investor sentiment

Susannah Streeter
  • 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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/market-report-hopes-of-more-targeted-tariffs-help-boost-investor-sentiment/

Market Report: AI names stage a mini rebound, but volatility lingers

  • Brief reprieve for UK stocks quickly fades away
  • US market volatility continues
  • Halma’s steady progress looks attractive
  • Soft RICS Housebuilder survey
  • Gold shines while traders remain cautious on Bitcoin
  • Oil prices under pressure from trade tensions

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK markets may have ended a 6-day losing streak in yesterday’s session but that feeling of positivity looks set to quickly fade away, with the FTSE 100 opening 0.3% lower. Volatility is the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/13/market-report-ai-names-stage-a-mini-rebound-but-volatility-lingers/

Market report: Tariffs threaten to reignite inflation

Susannah Streeter
  • 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/

Market report: Ukraine peace hopes rise, China data reassures, and reprieve dangled over tariff threats

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 regains some ground after Tuesday’s losses.
  • Hopes are revived for a peace deal for Ukraine in Trump’s address to US Congress.
  • Some hopes of tariffs reprieve for Canada and Mexico help lift sentiment.
  • European fashion houses among hardest hit by tariff threats.
  • Rachel Reeves spending decisions look tougher amid defence drive.
  • Investors stay wary given outlook for global economy, pushing down oil prices.

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

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https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/05/market-report-ukraine-peace-hopes-rise-china-data-reassures-and-reprieve-dangled-over-tariff-threats/

Market Report: UK stocks in search of momentum, gold and oil find their footing

  • FTSE 100 looking for a fresh catalyst.
  • GSK gets FDA vaccine approval.
  • UK asking prices rose 0.5% in February.
  • Gold’s back on the menu for investors.
  • Oil finds a floor after 3 days of losses.

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“The struggle to maintain momentum last week looks set to bleed into early trading on Monday, with the FTSE 100 broadly flat at the open. Investors are keeping a close eye on US-led peace talks for the Ukraine war, especially since EU and Ukrainian...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/17/market-report-uk-stocks-in-search-of-momentum-gold-and-oil-find-their-footing/

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