Market Report - Midday
London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Biden budget
London stocks were a touch firmer by midday on Friday as investors eyed the unveiling of US President Joe Biden’s spending plans, which are expected to be in the region of $6 trillion.
London midday: Stocks struggle for direction but Rolls-Royce rallies
London stocks were a touch weaker by midday on Thursday, struggling for direction.
London midday: Stocks nudge lower but Vectura bucks trend
London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors digested the latest comments from Federal Reserve officials and sifted through corporate news.
London midday: Stocks tread water after borrowing, retail sales figures
London stocks were still treading water by midday on Tuesday as investors digested the latest UK borrowing figures and retail sales data.
London midday: Stocks up in quiet trade as China warns commodity speculators
London stocks were up in quiet trade by midday on Monday even as commodity prices fell, as the latest warning from China sparked hopes that inflationary pressures might ease.
London midday: Stocks muted as solid data boosts sterling
London stocks were still treading water by midday on Friday, held back by a stronger pound after solid retail sales and manufacturing data.
London midday: Stocks pare gains amid inflation worries; Trainline tumbles
London stocks had pared earlier gains by midday on Thursday as investors continue to worry about rising inflation, with Trainline under the cosh.
London midday: Stocks drop amid inflation concerns
London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Wednesday amid worries about rising inflation, after the release of the latest UK reading.
London midday: Stocks in the black after jobs data
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday following better-than-expected UK jobs data.
London midday: Stocks in the red despite England easing
London stocks were in the red by midday Monday as worries about the Indian variant offset cheer over the easing of Covid-related restrictions in England.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as inflation worries ease
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as worries about inflation eased.
London midday: FTSE slumps as inflation fears rattle investors again
London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Thursday as worries about rising inflation rattled investors again.
London midday: Stocks gain after UK GDP figures; US inflation in focus
London stocks were higher by midday on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled UK GDP data and looked ahead to the latest US inflation numbers.
London midday: Stocks slump amid inflation fears
London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Tuesday as worries about rising inflation rattled markets.
London midday: Stocks tread water as sterling rallies
London stocks were treading water by midday on Monday despite strong gains in the mining sector, held back by a stronger pound as investors cheered the prospect of easing coronavirus restrictions.
Europe midday: Stocks steady after hitting fresh record
European stocks were flat to slightly weaker by midday on Monday, as the pound moved above $1. 41 for the first time since February.
London midday: Stocks rally as commodities, deal news provide a boost
London stocks were firmly in the black by midday on Friday, with the top-flight index hitting a new post-pandemic high as deal news and strong commodity prices provided a boost ahead of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: Stocks little changed as BoE stands pat
London stocks were little changed just after midday on Thursday as the Bank of England stood pat on monetary policy.
London midday: Miners pace the advance as metals prices rally
London stocks were firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the heavyweight mining sector.
London midday: Stocks gain on travel strength, manufacturing data
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 back above 7,000 thanks to strength in the travel sector and solid manufacturing figures.