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London close: Stocks mixed as US inflation ticks higher
London's financial markets ended Wednesday with mixed results as investors weighed an increase in consumer inflation in the US, and its potential impact on monetary policy.
London close: Stocks finish lower as Ashtead announces US move
London stocks closed in negative territory on Tuesday, weighed down by a dip in sentiment following news that Ashtead planned to shift its primary listing to the United States, adding to a growing trend of London-listed firms looking across the Atlantic.
London close: FTSE maintains gains on China stimulus hopes
London's stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Monday, as optimism over potential economic stimulus in China provided a boost to mining stocks.
London close: Stocks mixed as US payrolls beat expectations
London’s stock markets closed on a mixed note on Friday, with investors reacting to a stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report and corporate deal activity driving selective gains.
London close: Stocks mixed as oil prices rise
London stocks closed mixed on Thursday as investors digested a new report on the UK construction sector and monitored political developments in France, while Frasers Group weighed heavily on sentiment after the retailer slashed its profit outlook.
London close: Stocks mixed amid global political concerns
London’s financial markets ended Wednesday in a mixed state, as investors weighed the upcoming no-confidence vote in France and political tensions in South Korea.
London close: Stocks higher amid Korean political turmoil
London’s equity markets closed higher on Tuesday as upbeat sentiment in the retail and travel sectors buoyed investors, with the world’s attention on sudden political instability in South Korea.
London close: Stocks little changed on weak manufacturing, retail data
London markets ended Monday with little direction, as investors weighed a batch of UK data releases, with housebuilders in focus.
London close: Stocks finish November on flat note
London's equity markets ended just above the waterline on Friday, as investors processed a raft of UK economic data and developments in the corporate sector.
London close: Stocks rise with deal news in focus
London markets ended Thursday in positive territory, with deal activity providing a significant boost to specific sectors.
London close: Stocks still positive after US inflation reading
London markets posted modest gains on Wednesday, following a key US inflation reading that showed relative stability in price rises in October.
London close: Stocks stay lower on Trump tariff concerns
London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as risk sentiment soured following Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
London close: Stocks finish upbeat session in the green
London markets closed higher on Monday as investors reacted positively to geopolitical developments, including US president-elect Donald Trump's announcement of Scott Bessent as the next Treasury Secretary.
London close: Stocks finish week on positive note
London’s equity markets ended the week on a high note, as investors digested an improvement in UK consumer confidence, even as other indicators such as business output and retail sales painted a more challenging picture.
London close: Stocks rise after UK borrowing data, Nvidia results
London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note, as markets rebounded following quarterly results from US tech giant Nvidia and investor response to the latest UK government borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks fall as UK inflation tops BoE targets
London stocks ended Wednesday in negative territory as unexpectedly high UK inflation data dampened hopes of an imminent interest rate cut by the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of UK inflation, Nvidia results
London’s equity markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the latest UK inflation data and closely watched US corporate earnings from Nvidia.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of UK inflation data
London's financial markets delivered a mixed performance on Monday, as traders digested fresh housing market data and braced for upcoming catalysts, including Nvidia's earnings and the latest UK inflation figures.
London close: Stocks end turbulent week in the red
London stocks ended Friday in negative territory, weighed down by losses in pharmaceutical shares and a surprise slowdown in UK economic growth during the third quarter.
London close: Stocks rise as dip buyers enter the fray
London markets ended Thursday in positive territory, with sentiment buoyed by robust corporate updates, as investors digested the latest producer price data out of the United States.