- 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: Central Banks drive stock markets for a change
- FTSE 100 opens higher after is best streak in 10 months.
- Sticky UK wage growth keeps rate cuts off the cards.
- Prudential delivers as promised.
- Unilever lands on a name for its Ice Cream spinoff.
- US markets rally absent White House interference.
- Oil rises on escalating tensions.
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“The FTSE 100 posted its best winning streak in 10 months yesterday, with its sixth session in a row of gains, and the good times are still coming with another...
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...
Market Report: US recession fears send investors running for cover
- UK markets steady at the open
- UK retail sales benefit from Valentine’s bump
- Boohoo revives the Debenham’s name
- US market turmoil led by tech stock selloff
- Brent holds its floor around $69 a barrel
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“UK markets have managed to find some footing after yesterday’s global market selloff, with the FTSE 100 broadly flat at the open. Markets are jittery and volatility seems like the only certainty while the White House pushes hard...