What next for UK economy as Boris Johnson quits? LONDON: The resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson deepens the uncertainty hanging over Britain’s economy,... Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:21pm
Markets Sterling holds near day’s high after Johnson quits as PM LONDON: The British pound was unmoved and held near the day’s highs versus the dollar on Thursday while UK stocks... Published 07 Jul, 2022 04:55pm
Markets Weak sterling boosts FTSE 100 amid political worries LONDON: UK stock markets on Wednesday rebounded from a sharp sell-off, with exporter-heavy FTSE 100 benefiting from ... Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:35am
Markets Recession worries strain London stocks on first day of second half LONDON: UK stocks came under pressure on Friday after data showed factory activity lost more steam in June amid... Published 04 Jul, 2022 06:17am
Markets Recession worries strain London stocks on first day of second half UK stocks came under pressure on Friday after data showed factory activity lost more steam in June amid elevated... Published 01 Jul, 2022 09:51pm
Markets London stocks kick off second half on downbeat note UK stocks slipped on Friday and were on course for their fourth weekly decline in five, as worries about aggressive... Published 01 Jul, 2022 01:43pm
Markets UK stocks slip as rate hike, inflation fears bite; Wizz Air down on bleak outlook LONDON: London’s blue-chip index slipped on Wednesday on worries that aggressive policy tightening by central ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Markets FTSE 100 slips ahead of long weekend as ex-dividend stocks weigh LONDON: UK stocks edged lower on Wednesday ahead of an extended public holiday weekend, as ex-dividend trading... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Markets FTSE 100 slips ahead of long weekend as ex-dividend stocks weigh UK stocks edged lower on Wednesday ahead of an extended public holiday weekend, as ex-dividend trading impacted... Published 01 Jun, 2022 09:44pm
Markets UK stocks end higher LONDON: UK stocks rose on Wednesday as investors’ mood steadied after a bruising previous session, while pet... Published 26 May, 2022 05:26am
Markets FTSE 100 lags European peers on strong pound LONDON: UK stocks advanced on Tuesday on hopes that China would ease its COVID-19 curbs and regulatory scrutiny,... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Markets UK stocks fall on hawkish cenbanks, weak retail sales data LONDON: UK shares fell on Friday as the growing prospect of aggressive monetary policy tightening coupled with a... Published 25 Apr, 2022 07:23am
Markets FTSE 100 rises LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 index edged higher on Tuesday powered by healthcare and utility stocks, while investors... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Markets FTSE 100 down after strong inflation; Indivior jumps • Russia-Ukraine tensions ease, but still in focus • FTSE 100 down 0.1pc, FTSE 250 off 0.1pc LONDON: ... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am
Markets UK stocks rise LONDON: British stocks rose on Tuesday as global risk sentiment improved after reports that Moscow was withdrawing... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
Markets UK stocks slip LONDON: British stocks weakened on Friday as investors locked in gains in bank shares, while the prospect of more... Published 29 Jan, 2022 06:05am
Markets Oil stocks, GSK weakness pull FTSE 100 lower; Deliveroo jumps • Deliveroo fourth-quarter order growth jumps • Premier Foods top midcap gainer on strong profit outlook •... Published 21 Jan, 2022 05:27am
Markets UK stocks edge higher LONDON: London’s blue-chip index rose on Tuesday, as global equities paused after a recent sell-off on concerns... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Markets UK stocks fall as hawkish Fed triggers global sell-off LONDON: UK shares dropped on Thursday, tracking a fall in global equity markets after minutes of the U.S. Federal... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Markets London stocks climb as Omicron fears fade LONDON: UK shares rose on Thursday as markets globally rallied following two research studies that suggested the... Published 24 Dec, 2021 05:43am
Markets Commodity, travel sectors lead recovery in UK stocks LONDON: A rebound in commodity and travel stocks drove UK shares higher on Tuesday, a day after the market hit a... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Markets FTSE 100 rises for fourth day LONDON: The UK’s blue-chip index crept higher for a fourth session on Thursday as gains in consumer stocks offset... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Markets UK blue chips end higher as telecoms group BT surges on stake buy The European Central Bank also pledged to keep monetary policy loose despite lifting its growth and inflation projections for the euro zone. Updated 10 Jun, 2021 10:45pm
Markets UK stocks fall as bank stocks weigh LONDON: British shares were subdued on Tuesday as a drop in bond yields across Europe dragged financials stocks ... Published 05 May, 2021 04:01am
Markets Banks, miners lift UK stocks LONDON: Banks and mining stocks lifted British shares on Tuesday amid investor optimism around a vaccine-led ... Published 31 Mar, 2021 05:42am
Markets UK stocks gain on faster recovery hopes; Vodafone jumps LONDON: British shares rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, as investors hoped for a faster economic... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Markets UK stocks edge higher as miners, Burberry shine Burberry jumped 3.5% as underlying sales fell 9% in the three months ended December, but the company said it remained confident in the future, buoyed by sales growth of 11% in Asia-Pacific stores. Published 20 Jan, 2021 03:11pm
