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FTSE 100 slips as ceasefire doubts unsettle markets and oil concerns return

FTSE 100 slips as ceasefire doubts and fresh Strait of Hormuz concerns push investors back towards caution after the previous day’s relief rally...

April 9, 2026

FTSE 100 slips as oil surge boosts energy stocks but wider sentiment stays fragile

FTSE 100 slips as surging oil prices lift energy stocks, but rising yields and renewed Middle East tension keep broader market sentiment fragile...

April 2, 2026

FTSE 100 edges higher but remains below recent levels as Iran conflict pressures markets and sterling

The FTSE 100 edged higher to 10,084.59 in midday trading, supported by gains in travel and consumer stocks, although the index remains under pressure since the escalation of the Iran..

March 20, 2026

FTSE 100 Falls as Consumer and Financial Stocks Weigh on London Market

FTSE 100 falls as Ocado, Prudential and Unilever lead declines while Weir, Rolls-Royce and Barclays provide support to the index...

March 18, 2026

FTSE 100 Moves Higher as Energy and Banks Lead Gains Amid Oil Price Strength

FTSE 100 rises as energy and banking stocks lead gains while travel and mining sectors lag amid ongoing oil price strength...

March 17, 2026

FTSE 100 Holds Steady as Energy Stocks Offset Weakness in Travel and Mining Shares

FTSE 100 trades steady as energy stocks support the index while travel and mining shares decline amid cautious global market sentiment...

March 16, 2026

FTSE 100 Edges Lower as Banks and Housebuilders Weigh on London Market

FTSE 100 trades lower as HSBC, Persimmon and easyJet lead declines while Rentokil Initial, BAE Systems and Airtel Africa rise...

March 12, 2026

Pound and euro remain finely balanced as inflation gap offsets weaker market sentiment

Sterling and the euro remain finely balanced as higher UK inflation meets cautious central bank policy and rising energy prices shaping currency markets...

March 12, 2026

FTSE 100 Falls Midday as Smiths Group and Legal & General Lead Declines

FTSE 100 falls midday as Smiths Group and Legal & General lead declines while Hikma Pharmaceuticals and BP provide support...

March 11, 2026

FTSE 100 Drops as Oil Prices Rise and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Global Markets

FTSE 100 falls as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions weigh on miners, banks and travel stocks across global markets...

March 9, 2026

Pound Holds Ground Against Euro as Inflation Gap Persists

Sterling holds steady against the euro as higher UK inflation and resilient growth balance cautious central bank policy and rising energy prices influencing currency markets...

March 9, 2026

Sterling Holds Steady Against Euro as Inflation Gap Supports Pound

Sterling trades steadily against the euro as higher UK inflation and resilient growth offset policy uncertainty, leaving GBP/EUR largely range-bound amid cautious central bank outlooks...

March 5, 2026

GBP/EUR Cross Trades Within Range as Inflation Divergence and Policy Uncertainty Shape Markets

Sterling has traded in a relatively tight range against the euro in recent sessions as investors digest the latest macroeconomic data from both the United Kingdom and the euro area...

March 2, 2026

GBP to EUR: Sterling Steady as Inflation Gap Supports the Pound, While Rate Cut Debate Caps Gains

Sterling trades steadily against the euro as higher UK inflation and firmer activity offset rising expectations of Bank of England rate cuts, leaving investors focused..

February 25, 2026

The Dark Side of Economic Strain: The Rise of Illegal Moneylending in the UK

As the cost of living continues to rise in the UK, a worrying trend has emerged: the increasing prevalence of illegal moneylending. This phenomenon, also known as loan sharking, has..

June 28, 2023

Credit Suisse Takes Decisive Action to Strengthen Liquidity Amid Market Turmoil

Credit Suisse (SWX: CSGN), Switzerland’s second-largest lender, announced on Thursday that it would borrow up to £44.5bn from the Swiss central bank to reinforce liquidity and investor confidence. The bank’s..

March 16, 2023

Pound Euro Exchange Rate Weighed Down by High Cost of Living in the UK

The Pound Euro exchange rate has been gradually decreasing over the past week, due to the lack of positive news coming from the UK economy. The Office for National Statistics..

February 17, 2023

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1 July 2026

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30 June 2026

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FTSE 100 slips as ceasefire doubts unsettle markets and oil concerns return

FTSE 100 slips as ceasefire doubts and fresh Strait of Hormuz concerns push investors back towards caution after the previous day’s relief rally...

April 9, 2026

FTSE 100 slips as oil surge boosts energy stocks but wider sentiment stays fragile

FTSE 100 slips as surging oil prices lift energy stocks, but rising yields and renewed Middle East tension keep broader market sentiment fragile...

April 2, 2026

FTSE 100 edges higher but remains below recent levels as Iran conflict pressures markets and sterling

The FTSE 100 edged higher to 10,084.59 in midday trading, supported by gains in travel and consumer stocks, although the index remains under pressure since the escalation of the Iran conflict, with energy volatility and currency weakness continuing to influence market sentiment...

March 20, 2026

FTSE 100 Falls as Consumer and Financial Stocks Weigh on London Market

FTSE 100 falls as Ocado, Prudential and Unilever lead declines while Weir, Rolls-Royce and Barclays provide support to the index...

March 18, 2026

FTSE 100 Moves Higher as Energy and Banks Lead Gains Amid Oil Price Strength

FTSE 100 rises as energy and banking stocks lead gains while travel and mining sectors lag amid ongoing oil price strength...

March 17, 2026

FTSE 100 Holds Steady as Energy Stocks Offset Weakness in Travel and Mining Shares

FTSE 100 trades steady as energy stocks support the index while travel and mining shares decline amid cautious global market sentiment...

March 16, 2026

FTSE 100 Edges Lower as Banks and Housebuilders Weigh on London Market

FTSE 100 trades lower as HSBC, Persimmon and easyJet lead declines while Rentokil Initial, BAE Systems and Airtel Africa rise...

March 12, 2026

Pound and euro remain finely balanced as inflation gap offsets weaker market sentiment

Sterling and the euro remain finely balanced as higher UK inflation meets cautious central bank policy and rising energy prices shaping currency markets...

March 12, 2026

FTSE 100 Falls Midday as Smiths Group and Legal & General Lead Declines

FTSE 100 falls midday as Smiths Group and Legal & General lead declines while Hikma Pharmaceuticals and BP provide support...

March 11, 2026

FTSE 100 Drops as Oil Prices Rise and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Global Markets

FTSE 100 falls as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions weigh on miners, banks and travel stocks across global markets...

March 9, 2026

Pound Holds Ground Against Euro as Inflation Gap Persists

Sterling holds steady against the euro as higher UK inflation and resilient growth balance cautious central bank policy and rising energy prices influencing currency markets...

March 9, 2026

Sterling Holds Steady Against Euro as Inflation Gap Supports Pound

Sterling trades steadily against the euro as higher UK inflation and resilient growth offset policy uncertainty, leaving GBP/EUR largely range-bound amid cautious central bank outlooks...

March 5, 2026

GBP/EUR Cross Trades Within Range as Inflation Divergence and Policy Uncertainty Shape Markets

March 2, 2026

GBP to EUR: Sterling Steady as Inflation Gap Supports the Pound, While Rate Cut Debate Caps Gains

Sterling trades steadily against the euro as higher UK inflation and firmer activity offset rising expectations of Bank of England rate cuts, leaving investors focused..

February 25, 2026

The Dark Side of Economic Strain: The Rise of Illegal Moneylending in the UK

June 28, 2023

Credit Suisse Takes Decisive Action to Strengthen Liquidity Amid Market Turmoil

March 16, 2023

Pound Euro Exchange Rate Weighed Down by High Cost of Living in the UK

February 17, 2023