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London close: Falling bank stocks, rising bond yields hammer FTSE 100
Tuesday 05 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - Rising bond yields and a shortened trading week were contributing to sharp falls for UK stocks on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 dropping 1.4% by the close of play.
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US job openings hold steady in March
Tuesday 05 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - US job openings held steady at 6.9m in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' JOLTS report, while hires picked up and overall separations were little changed.
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US goods and services trade defecit widens in March
Tuesday 05 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US goods and services deficit widened to $60.3bn in March, up from a revised $57.8bn in February, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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FTSE 100 movers: Intertek surges on EQT bid; HSBC slumps on results
Tuesday 05 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 1.6% at 10,197.18 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
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London midday: FTSE under pressure as banks slump; Middle East tensions in focus
Tuesday 05 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Tuesday, with banks pacing the decline after disappointing results from HSBC, amid growing tensions between the US and Iran.
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FTSE 250 movers: Ceres Power rally continues as Chrysalis Investments drops
Tuesday 05 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - The meteoric rise in Ceres Power continued on Tuesday, with the stock topping the risers list on the FTSE 250, while Chrysalis Investments disappointed with a quarterly update.
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Reserve Bank of Australia delivers third straight interest rate hike
Tuesday 05 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered a third consecutive interest rate increase as it moved to contain mounting inflationary pressures tied to higher fuel costs, while warning that the war involving Iran would deal a significant blow to the economy.
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London open: FTSE slumps amid growing US-Iran tensions; HSBC slides
Tuesday 05 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Tuesday, with banks under the cosh after disappointing results from HSBC, while growing tensions between the US and Iran dented sentiment.
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London pre-open: Stocks to dip amid growing US-Iran tensions
Tuesday 05 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Tuesday amid growing tensions between the US and Iran.
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Oil prices drop as Iran offers new proposal for peace talks with US
Friday 01 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices fell on Friday afternoon following reports that Iran has put forward a new proposal for a second round of peace talks with the US.
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FTSE 100 movers: NatWest slumps after results; DCC recovers
Friday 01 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.1% at 10,364 in afternoon trade on Friday.
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London close: Stocks mixed as investors mull longer Hormuz blockade
Friday 01 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Friday as investors weighed ongoing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz blockade against resilient domestic data, after the Bank of England warned that inflation could breach 6% next year in a worst-case scenario linked to higher oil prices.
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FTSE 250 movers: Rotork up, miners lose shine
Friday 01 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,378.40 -0.39%
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London midday: Stocks weak amid Hormuz, inflation concerns
Friday 01 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Friday amid ongoing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and after the Bank of England warned that inflation could breach 6% next year in a worst-case scenario.
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London open: Stocks fall amid inflation worries
Friday 01 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors continued to mull developments in the Middle East conflict and as worries about inflation dented sentiment after the Bank of England warned it could hit 6.2% next year in a worst-case scenario.
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London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of long weekend
Friday 01 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors continued to mull developments in the Middle East conflict and looked ahead to the long weekend.
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London close: Stocks rebound from one-month low, utilities lead the charge
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK blue chips rebounded strongly on Thursday after hitting a one-month low the previous session, with strong gains in the heavyweight utilities, financial and mining sectors providing a big boost despite ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East.
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FTSE 100 movers: Utilities jump on UU's investment plans; Whitbread slumps
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 1.4% at 10,360 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
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FTSE 250 movers: Endeavour surges; Greggs, Genuit go ex-div
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,424.55 1.01%
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US GDP growth accelerates in Q1
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US economic growth accelerated in the first quarter, with preliminary figures showing GDP rising 2% as higher government spending and stronger domestic investment helped offset a slowdown in consumer demand.
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European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged as expected
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US PCE rises in March as Middle East conflict pushes oil prices higher
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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London midday: FTSE rallies as utilities, gold miners jump; BoE stands pat
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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Oil prices soar on fears of US-Iran war escalation
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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China's manufacturing activity beats expectations in April
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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BNP Paribas reports record profit, but shares fall on higher provisions
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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Trio of German data signals economic slowdown in first quarter
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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London open: FTSE ticks up amid deluge of corporate news, ahead of BoE
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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London pre-open: Stocks to fall as oil surges; BoE, ECB in focus
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged as Powell nears exit
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
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London close: Stocks sink as Brent crude tops $110 on Trump remarks
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
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German inflation hits 27-month high as energy prices soar
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
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Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% as expected
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
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FTSE 250 movers: Ceres Power surges on GS price target hike; RHI Magnesita slips
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
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FTSE 100 movers: GSK slumps after results; DCC surges on bid approach
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
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US mortgage applications fall 1.6pc
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
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London midday: FTSE weak as investors eye US tech earnings, Fed
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
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Oil prices hit one-month high on Trump plan for 'extended' Iran naval blockade
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
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London open: FTSE falls amid deluge of corporate news; US earnings, Fed eyed
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
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London pre-open: Stocks to edge down ahead of policy announcements, 'Mag 7' earnings
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
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London close: Stocks eke higher as investors show caution ahead of risk events
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
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US consumer confidence inches higher despite Middle East crisis
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
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FTSE 100 movers: BP, Shell gush higher; Persimmon falls
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
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UAE to exit Opec and Opec+ from 1 May
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
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London midday: FTSE pushes higher as BP, Shell rally
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
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FTSE 250 movers: Telecom Plus, Travis Perkins, Taylor Wimpey take a tumble
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
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Bank of Japan leaves rates on hold, lifts inflation outlook
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
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London open: FTSE steady as Trump said to be unhappy with Iran proposal
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
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