[ad_1] London stocks were a little weaker in early trade on Thursday, unable to hold on to opening gains despite a less hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve, amid a barrage of corporate news. At 0925 BST, the FTSE 100 was down 0.3% at 7,323.74. Overnight, the FOMC raised the Fed Funds target by…
[ad_1] London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled hawkish Fed comments and eyed the latest reading on the UK construction sector. At 0905 BST, the FTSE 100 was down 0.3% at 7,594.74. Overnight, Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard said the US central bank could start reducing its balance sheet as soon…
[ad_1] London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday amid hopes of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks. At 0910 BST, the FTSE 100 was up 0.7% at 7,526.55. Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said: “Having tripped over on Monday afternoon amid concern about China lockdowns and the conflict in Ukraine the FTSE 100…
[ad_1] London stocks rose in early trade on Friday after the US Senate approved a deal to raise the debt ceiling, but gains were unspectacular as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report. At 0825 BST, the FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 7,097.63. Richard Hunter, head of markets at Interactive…
[ad_1] London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday despite the imposition of a third national lockdown in England, as investors eyed a statement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak on a fresh business support package. At 0840 GMT, the FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 6,609.84, faring well considering England was set to endure another six…