London floats sink again – but analysts eye buoyant times ahead October 4, 2023 The amount of cash raised on the London Stock Exchange sank again over the past three months as the global IPO market remained hobbled by soaring inflation and roiled public markets.
Government’s London Stock Exchange boosterism is anti-competitive, claims rival boss October 4, 2023 The government’s drive to boost the appeal of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has been slammed as anti-competitive by rival exchange Aquis, which claimed ministers have been unfairly promoting the LSE in their efforts to breathe life into the City’s IPO market this year. The London Stock Exchange’s main market and smaller Alternative Investment Market [...]
FTSE 100 close: London struggles to ‘regain mojo’ as US economy remains resilient October 3, 2023 London markets were uneasy this morning after strong data out from the US yesterday added to the impression that interest rates will have to stay higher for longer.
Yields continue rising after global bond sell-off last week October 2, 2023 Yields on sovereign bonds edged up again on Monday, renewing a sell-off which took steam last week amid concerns over higher interest rates.
FTSE 100 close: London markets close deeply in the red after poor PMI data shakes sentiment October 2, 2023 London's FTSE 100 markets slumped into the red on Monday, having opened slightly higher, as disappointing PMI data sparked a sell-off.
Oil markets confirm massive quarterly gains as OPEC+ sustain hefty supply cuts October 1, 2023 Oil markets have consolidated massive rallies over the third quarter of this year, powered by hefty output cuts from OPEC and its allies.
Cash-strapped Brits pushed towards payday loans and buy-now pay-later, FCA warns September 29, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority has warned the cost of living crunch is pushing Brits toward payday loans and buy-now pay-later products today as it launched a fresh financial inclusion drive.
FTSE 100 close: London markets rise while pound rebounds after GDP revision September 29, 2023 London markets closed the week with a spring in their step as revisions to UK GDP figures were enough to send equities higher while the pound also strengthened.
FTSE 100 close: London’s bluechip index climbs into green as oil continues upward march to $100 September 28, 2023 BP and Shell both recorded gains as oil prices climbed to around $97.
FTSE 100 close: London markets dip as Ithaca share price up on Rosebank approval September 27, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 index dipped on Wednesday as the pound continued its losses, and the government approved the UK’s largest untapped oil field, Rosebank. The capital’s premier bluechip index dipped 0.46 per cent to 7,590.96, while the FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the UK domestic market, fell 0.6 per cent to 18,227.33. Markets [...]