Market Pulse
US close: Markets mixed amid Trump's protectionist dream
US stocks finished mixed on Monday as investors mulled President Donald Trump’s policies.
Bonds: Fight against climate change might entail financial stability risks, BoE staff muse
These were the movements in some of the most widley-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Commodities: Gold clambers back above $1,200/oz.
Precious metals were wanted as Trump´s emphasis on trade protectionism in his first few days in office weighed on Treasury yields, sending the Greenback lower.
EasyHotel in line with expectations with a pipeline of new hotels
EasyHotel is trading in line with expectations as the market improved in the last two months of 2016, while the budget hotel operator plans to open further hotels during 2017.
Impact of US border tax may be less negative than feared, JP Morgan says
Contrary to what some observers were saying, the impact of the new US President´s mooted 'border adjustment tax' on international equities might not be as negative as feared, analysts at JP Morgan said.
FTSE 250 movers: Miners gain while bankers lose out
The FTSE 250 index fell 0. 26% to 18,103. 13 in the late afternoon.
BP starts up Thunderhorse South Expansion 11 months ahead of schedule
BP started up its Thunder Horse South Expansion in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of schedule and under budget, with the latter being the result of its use of standardised equipment instead of customised components.
Regulations to be cut by 75%, Trump tells business leaders
US President Donald Trump has met with the CEOs of several large US companies, telling the likes of Elon Musk and Mark Fields that regulations for companies will be cut "massively" during his term.
FTSE 100 movers: Paddy Power and banks lead London losers
The FTSE 100 was down over 0. 8% by late afternoon on Monday, with stocks swaying lower as sterling rose to a one-month high ahead of the Supreme Court's decision on triggering Article 50 for Brexit.
Lloyd's bank accounts targeted by cyber attack
Lloyd’s Banking Group’s three-day online banking glitch affecting 20m UK accounts was caused by a cyber attack.
Alliance Pharma to more than double revenue in 2016 results
Specialty pharmaceutical company Alliance Pharma announced its pre-close trading update ahead of its preliminary results for the year to 31 December on Monday.
Sector movers: Miners pace gains as dollar weakens on Trump
Steelmakers and miners found an unexpected ally at the start of the week in the form of a weaker US dollar in the wake of what a fair bit of market commentary appeared to label as a rather protectionist Inauguration Day speech by US President Donald Trump.
Augean expecting to toe the line in full-year results
Specialist waste management business Augean posted an update on Monday, ahead of issuing its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December.
US open: Stocks weaker over Trump concerns, dollar loses ground
US stocks opened weaker on Monday as investors mulled President Donald Trump’s policies, while the dollar continued to lose ground against major rivals.
Sainsbury's chairman caught using staff to work on country home
Sainsbury’s chairman has been sanctioned by the supermarket’s board after using the company’s staff and suppliers to revamp his country house.
McDonald's serves up earnings beat but US sales decline
Fast food corporation McDonald's posted earnings per share of $1. 44 on Monday in its fourth quarter results, slightly higher than analysts' consensus of $1. 41.
Consort Medical pours more cash into Atlas Genetics
Single-source drug and delivery device company Consort Medical announced on Monday that it has participated in a further equity raise by Atlas Genetics.
Barclays downgrades Unilever after recent outperformance
Analysts at Barclays downgraded their recommendation and target price on the shares of global consumer goods giant Unilever.
Primary Health Properties takes on two Scotland facilities
Primary healthcare facilities investor Primary Health Properties announced on Monday that it has acquired two modern, purpose-built healthcare facilities for a total consideration of £7. 2m.
Halliburton reports better-than-expected profits, warns of international weakness
Oilfield services provider Halliburton echoed remarks made by traditional rival Schlumberger last week with a warning about the strength of international markets.