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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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