FTSE 100 drops below 8,000 but index remains nears all-time high April 2, 2024 It briefly reached as high as 8,014, higher than its highest closing price of 8,012.53.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher, mirroring Asian peers after Easter holiday April 2, 2024 Hong Kong leads Asian stocks higher as the yen holds steady below 152 amid intervention threats. Meanwhile, the likelihood of a June rate cut by the US Federal Reserve drops to around 60 per cent. Focus remains on speeches by several Fed officials and the upcoming US monthly jobs report.
China’s March factory activity sparks hope for recovery, but clouds of uncertainty persist April 1, 2024 China's manufacturing sector saw its highest growth in over a year in March as firms resumed and sped up production post-Lunar New Year, according to an official survey.
Here are the top five stocks on the FTSE 100 this year March 30, 2024 As the first quarter of 2024 comes to an end, Morning Wire looks at the top five best-performing stocks on the FTSE 100 so far this year.
FTSE 100 today: London markets poised for quiet start as traders take break before Easter March 28, 2024 Asian shares stay calm despite the S&P 500 hitting a new high. The US dollar holds firm post comments from the Federal Reserve's Waller. Attention turns to possible yen intervention by Japan, while gold prices decline. Investors await updates on US consumer confidence and UK Q4 GDP.
All eyes fixed on Japanese yen as authorities threaten intervention March 28, 2024 Japan's top monetary authorities met urgently to address the yen's weakening, vowing market intervention to prevent disorderly currency fluctuations as the yen hit a 34-year low against the dollar.
Truth Social owner soars after float sets up £3.6bn windfall for Donald Trump March 27, 2024 Donald Trump could be in line for a £3.6bn windfall after his social media company's share price soared on its debut on New York's Nasdaq stock exchange.
CMC Markets raises income expectations on continued ‘positive momentum’ March 27, 2024 CMC Markets has raised its full-year income expectations after improved market conditions helped the online trading platform in the fourth quarter.
City set for takeover battle as rivals enter bidding for DS Smith March 27, 2024 A US-listed paper producer has thrown a spanner into the works of Mondi's takeover of DS Smith, with a potential £5bn-plus bid of its own.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for flat open as global rally takes breather March 27, 2024 Asian markets followed Wall Street's dip, oil prices fell, and Donald Trump's media firm made a strong debut. Investors are now focused on the imminent release of US PCE inflation data for further cues.