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Week ahead: US CPI, Fed's Powell in focus
Investors' focus over the coming week will be on the inflation picture in the US.
US close: Stocks sink as trade war concerns intensify
US stocks fell sharply on Friday as investors digested a mixed January employment report amid an escalation of concerns about a trade war following comments from Donald Trump.
Non-farm payrolls slow after robust end to 2024, wage growth strong
US hiring slowed by more than anticipated at the start of 2025, albeit after a sharp rise at the end of the previous year.
Europe close: US data drags on stocks
European shares fell back near the end of the trading session, albeit after a week that saw the likes of the Dax, Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 notch up fresh record highs.
Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week up 26. 57 points, or 0. 31%, closing at 8,700. 53 on Friday.
Director dealings: Sigmaroc chairman raises stake
Sigmaroc revealed on Friday that chairman David Barrett had acquired 142,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed lime and minerals group.
London close: Stocks lower as US job growth slows
London stocks closed lower on Friday, pulling back from record territory as investors assessed a slowdown in US job growth.
US consumer confidence dips, inflation expectations surge
Consumer confidence in the US dipped slightly, amid concern around the impact of tariffs on the cost of purchasing durable goods, preliminary survey data showed.
FTSE 250 movers: Ferrexpo rallies again; Wizz, Victrex slip
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,827. 13 -0. 70%.
US open: Stocks lower following NFP reading
Major indices were in the red early on Friday as investors digested last month's non-farm jobs report.
FTSE 100 movers: L&G rallies; Marks & Spencer out of fashion
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% at 8,699. 62 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Metropolitan Housing Trust finance chief to step down
Metropolitan Housing Trust announced on Friday that chief financial officer Ian Johnson would retire in the autumn after a 40-year career, including 10 years in his current role.
ACG Metals appoints general manager for Gediktepe Mine
ACG Metals announced the appointment of Barış Baş as general manager of the Gediktepe Mine in Turkey on Friday, effective immediately.
Jade Road commits to invest in two real estate vehicles
Jade Road Investments announced on Friday that it has committed to invest in Unique Property Investment Group and WestOne Capital Group, two companies focussed on high-yield real estate opportunities, including the UK’s assisted living sector and high-end international markets.
Cobham break-up on target with warfare simulation sale - report
US buyout firm Advent International is close to offloading a key division of Cobham, it was reported on Friday, as it continues to break up the defence giant.
US pre-open: Futures little changed as investors await NFP data
Wall Street futures were generally flat ahead of the bell on Friday as investors braced for last month's non-farm jobs report.
Shein considering lower IPO valuation - report
Fast fashion retailer Shein is poised to slash its valuation in a potential London listing, it was reported on Friday.
Berenberg hails upside at Currys after Xbox repair deal
Berenberg has reiterated its 'buy' rating for Currys after the electrical retailer became the first-ever Xbox Authorised Service Provider in the UK & Ireland, saying the deal is "much more than meets the eye".
London midday: Stocks dip ahead of payrolls; L&G surges
London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday following a record close a day earlier, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Europe midday: Stoxx hits new high, but slips ahead of US jobs data
European shares were in volatile mood on Friday, hitting a fresh intra-day high, before slipping slightly into the red as investors turned their attention to American jobs data.