Market Report - Close
Europe close: Stocks rise as investors digest PMI data
European markets closed above the waterline on Tuesday, propelled by positive survey data from the eurozone that bolstered investor sentiment.
London close: Footsie hits another record, but BoE comments limit gains
A weak performance from the heavyweight mining sector wasn't enough to stop the FTSE 100 from reaching a new record high on Tuesday, as London's blue-chip index rose for the fifth straight day.
London close: Stocks jump on weaker sterling, easing geopolitics
London's financial markets closed in the green on Monday, with the top-flight index remaining near record highs by the close.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors watch Middle East newsflow
London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as traders kept a close watch on escalating tensions in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks push ahead as airlines lead gains
UK stocks finished firmly in positive territory on Thursday despite a brief dip in afternoon trade, as falling oil prices and a return in risk appetite helped equity markets higher following the recent sell-off.
London close: Stocks mixed as bargain hunters pick over FTSE 100
London stocks showed a mixed performance by the close on Wednesday, with the top-flight index in the green as investors hunted for bargains after its four-week low on Tuesday.
London close: FTSE 100 sinks to four-week low as risk-off trade takes hold
London's top-tier stock market closed at its lowest levels in four weeks on Tuesday as risk-off trading took over in light of escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns that monetary loosening in the UK and US may not happen as quickly as hoped.
London close: Stocks slip on renewed geopolitical tensions
London's equity markets markets experienced a downturn on Monday, with losses particularly notable in the mining and oil sectors, as investors remained cautious amid to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks mixed as data shows UK GDP growth
London’s markets closed with a mixed performance on Friday, as investors digested the latest GDP data suggesting an end to the recession in the UK.
London close: Stocks finish lower as ECB stands pat
London's stock markets finished in negative territory on Thursday, as investors reacted to the European Central Bank's latest policy announcement and a producer price index release in the United States.
London close: Stocks finish higher as US inflation tops forecasts
London’s stock markets closed positively on Wednesday, as investors processed a higher-than-anticipated inflation report from the US, while Tesco paced the gains following favourable results.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of ECB, US inflation print
London markets closed lower on Tuesday, as investors braced for a key US inflation reading as well as a policy announcement from the European Central Bank later in the week.
London close: Stocks rise at start of busy week
London markets closed with gains on Monday as investors exercised caution ahead of key events later in the week.
London close: Stocks finish lower as US payrolls top forecasts
London markets closed lower on Friday amid a backdrop of heightened investor caution, following robust US job data for March, hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks manage gains ahead of US payrolls report
London markets closed higher on Thursday, driven by a robust showing from the mining sector and as investors contemplated the UK services sector's latest figures.
London close: Stocks reverse losses to finish slightly higher
London markets saw modest gains by the close on Wednesday, following Wall Street higher in afternoon trading.
London close: Stocks turn red on return from Easter break
UK stocks experienced a downturn by the end of trading on Tuesday, as investors resumed activity following the extended weekend, with initial gains reversed by the close ahead of a week marked by a number of key economic data releases.
London close: Stocks finish firmer ahead of Easter break
London’s equity markets closed higher on Thursday ahead of the Easter break, despite lingering concerns over the UK's recessionary status in the latter part of last year.
London close: Stocks manage small gains ahead of US inflation
London markets managed modest gains by the close on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report later in the week.
London close: Stocks rise as US consumer confidence remains stable
London markets closed in positive territory on Tuesday, buoyed by a stable US consumer confidence report and anticipation for upcoming inflation data.