S&P 500

Market report: Footsie falls and gold shines as inflationary risks rise

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 drops back in early trade amid a disappointing week.
  • S&P 500 breaks fresh ground but some wariness set to creep in.
  • Gold shines at fresh record levels at $2954 an ounce, amid inflationary and geopolitical risks.
  • UK government focusing on building an investment culture amid ongoing London exodus.
  • Shares in Lloyds rise despite setting aside £700 million in the motor finance saga.

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

‘’The slide continues for...

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Market Report: UK inflations rears its ugly head, US markets hit fresh highs

Matt Britzman
  • FTSE 100 opens flat.
  • UK inflation jumps, two rate cuts still on the cards for 2025.
  • S&P 500, Nasdaq, and gold reach all-time highs.
  • HSBC tops estimates on strong wealth management.
  • Oil continues to edge higher.
  • BAE marches ahead.

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK markets have opened flat this morning, with the FTSE 100 barely moving at the open, as investors digest the latest set of inflation figures. UK inflation jumped from 2.5% to 3.0% in January,...

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