FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip to rise on sub-two per cent inflation, boosting rate cut bets July 17, 2024 Asian stocks rise amid Fed rate cut hopes, gold extends rally; investors focus on upcoming UK and Euro area CPI reports.
Stubborn inflation could hold back UK growth warns IMF July 16, 2024 In its latest World Economic Outlook, the global fiscal watchdog forecast that the UK would grow 0.7 per cent in 2024, unchanged on its last projection in May.
Ocado shares lead the FTSE 250 as chief announces ‘clear roadmap’ to profit July 16, 2024 The company told markets this morning, that it had revenue of £1.5bn, up by 12.6 per cent year on year, driven by 22 per cent growth in technology solutions.
Slowing jobs market hits profit at Robert Walters July 15, 2024 The firm said June was the worst year of the month so far for fee income. Fees for the month dropped 18 per cent. Robert Walters said new job flow in the month was "weaker than expected."
ECB to dominate focus for traders in busy week of UK data July 15, 2024 "It seems extremely unlikely that the ECB will cut rates again when they meet next week," analysts at RBC said.
FTSE 100 today: London set to open soft amid US political uncertainty July 15, 2024 Asian markets were mixed. The US dollar rose on bets of a Trump victory. China's growth slows. Focus on Netflix and major banks' earnings.
UK receives raft of upgrades after beating expectations again July 14, 2024 Figures out last week showed that the economy grew 0.4 per cent after stagnating in April. This was double the rate of growth expected by experts.
FTSE 250 posts strong weekly gain as investors look at UK stocks with a ‘new pair of eyes’ July 12, 2024 "Investors are looking at the UK with the new pair of eyes and a bit more confidence," Julien Lafargue, chief market strategist at Barclays Private Bank, said.
Sterling soars to multi-year highs as investors flock to ‘safe haven’ UK July 12, 2024 Higher interest rates benefit domestic currencies, because international investors are able to earn a higher return on their investments.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for third consecutive day of gains July 12, 2024 Asian stocks slipped as US tech shares fell, and the two-year Treasury yield dropped to a four-month low. Focus on US producer prices.