FTSE boosted by energy stocks as oil prices spike
London's FTSE 100 grazed the 7,700 mark at the start of the second quarter of the year, continuing its winning streak after surging oil prices pushed shares in the biggest oil companies higher.
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FTSE 100 falters amid subdued sentiment in London
The FTSE 100 Index failed to hold on to Monday’s gains today, despite a rally for stocks on Wall Street overnight.
Lockdown relaxation boost for FTSE
Another relaxation of lockdown rules in some parts of the UK delivered a boost to the FTSE 100 today.
Slight gain for FTSE despite weak inflation
Top London stocks shrugged off weak UK inflation and a fresh outbreak of Covid-19 in China to notch up a slight gain today.
Oil majors enjoy modest gains on FTSE
Oil prices higher as additional output cuts agreed
The FTSE 100 Index edged up towards the 6,000 mark today as traders took heart from UK Government efforts to gradually get the economy back on track.
Brent oil and FTSE 100 both enjoy market bounce
Brent oil enjoyed a better day on the markets on Wednesday despite warnings a barrel of the crude may become “cheaper than a latte”.
US oil benchmark plunges towards $4 per barrel
The world’s two leading oil price benchmarks suffered contrasting fortunes today amid ongoing supply and demand fears.
Pound gains ground as May looks for fresh Brexit deal
The pound gained ground on Monday as traders pinned their hopes on a fresh Brexit deal being presented to Parliament this week.
FTSE 100 boosted by oil price rise after ‘dreadful’ week
Top-flight stocks in London were boosted by rising oil prices in Friday trading, but observers said a recovery could not make up for the "dreadful" week on the markets.
FTSE 100 pulls back from all-time high as profit-taking hits European stocks
The FTSE 100 fell back from all-time highs as investors cashed in on a strong week for European stocks.
Sterling falls to 13-week low following Brexit comments from May and Merkel
Sterling fell to a 13-week low against the US dollar on Tuesday as Brexit comments from Prime Minister Theresa May and German Chancellor Angela Merkel continued to weigh on currency markets.
FTSE 100 soars to new record high after May’s ‘hard Brexit’ hint
London’s top-flight index pushed to an all-time high after sterling collapsed following hints from Prime Minister Theresa May that Britain may opt for a so-called “hard Brexit”.
New Year to be just as rocky after markets ride out bumpy 2016
Stock markets worldwide rode out a tumultuous 2016 after a barrage of political shocks and experts are warning the year ahead will be every bit as volatile and unpredictable.
Rising oil prices on FTSE help commodity firms
London’s FTSE 100 Index surged close to a new all-time high as the traditional Santa rally gave blue chips a boost.
Concerns over oil supply meeting drag FTSE 100 index down
London’s top-flight index remained in the red as investor jitters over the Italian referendum and Wednesday’s crunch meeting on global oil supply continued to dog the market.
FTSE energy stocks boosted by OPEC deal hopes
Energy stocks shot to the top of the FTSE 100 as oil prices jumped on hopes that Opec was one step closer to reaching a supply cut deal that would buoy floundering prices.
FTSE 100 plummets 2% on Trump victory before rallying
The UK’s blue-chip index plunged on opening as Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election spooked markets, before paring back losses.
Oil price drops on global supply glut concern
London’s top flight index swung into the red after investors soured to Lloyds Banking Group’s plans to hive off another £1 billion for the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI).
FTSE 100 nears record high as ‘hard brexit’ fears hit pound
The pound took a further hit after leaked documents warned a “hard Brexit“ could cost the UK more than £66 billion a year, but London’s FTSE 100 Index hovered near record highs.
FTSE 100 Index soars but pound falls after PM sets date for kick-starting Brexit
London’s premier index soared to a 16-month high and the pound came under pressure as Prime Minister Theresa May vowed to kick-start the Brexit process by the end of March next year.
FTSE 100 index tops 6,900 mark after OPEC deal
Oil majors led the charge as the London market burst back through the 6,900 mark following investor cheer over an output-limiting deal struck by the Opec oil cartel.
Global markets plunge as Brexit affect bites back
Global stock markets sunk into the red as last week’s post-Brexit relief rally unravelled while the pound also sunk to fresh 31-year lows against the dollar.
Sterling plunges to new 31-year low on Brexit fears
Sterling plunged to a fresh 31-year low as the Bank of England said it would boost lending by up to £150 billion to help ease the economic pressure caused by the Brexit vote.
Brexit: Stock market pulls back as BoE acts to calm markets
London’s top flight index pulled back from its 7% plunge after the Bank of England pledged to intervene to help shore up the markets.