Market Reports Uk
London open: Stocks and sterling steady as Christmas slowdown kicks in
London stocks were little changed at the open on Wednesday as activity started to wind down ahead of Christmas, although investors will be keeping an eye on developments across the pond where the US tax bill is another step closer to being passed.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors wind down for Christmas
London stocks were set for a flat open on Wednesday as the pre-Christmas lull set in, although investors will be keeping an eye on developments across the pond where the US tax bill is another step closer to being passed.
London close: Footsie hovers near record-highs ahead of US tax cut vote
London stocks managed to just about hold their head above water on Tuesday, with optimism over the US tax reform bill failing to provide much of a boost as investors began to wind down for Christmas.
London midday: FTSE holds head above water; US tax reform bill in focus
London stocks were just about holding their head above water by midday on Tuesday, with optimism over the US tax reform bill failing to provide much of a boost as investors began to wind down for Christmas.
London open: Stocks edge up after record highs on Wall St but Christmas lull setting in
London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following record highs on Wall Street on the back of optimism over the tax reform bill, although gains were muted as the Christmas lull began to set in.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up just a touch despite record highs on Wall St
London stocks were set to nudge just a touch higher at the open on Tuesday despite record highs on Wall Street on the back of optimism over the tax reform bill, as the Christmas lull sets in.
London close: US tax cut hopes kick-off 'Santa rally' in stocks
London stocks jumped on Monday amid expectations the US tax reform bill will be passed soon and on the back of thinner trading volumes as traders headed off on their holidays.
London midday: Stocks hold gains amid US tax reform hopes
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday amid expectations the US tax reform bill will be passed soon.
London open: Stocks rise amid US tax reform hopes
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with sentiment underpinned by US tax reform hopes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher on US tax hopes
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Monday, buoyed by a positive session in the US.
London close: Footsie gains as pound drops, Wall Street hits fresh highs
The top flight index recovered some ground on Friday, but mostly on account of weakness in Sterling after German Chancellor Angela Merkel reportedly echoed other European Union officials, saying "the most difficult phase is ahead of us".
London midday: Stocks nudge up as EU leaders agree to take Brexit talks to next phase
London stocks had managed to nudge a touch higher by midday on Friday as EU leaders confirmed they will move on to the second phase of Brexit negotiations, but with worries about the passage of the US tax bill weighing on investors’ minds.
London open: Stocks flat amid worries over US tax bill passage
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Friday amid worries about the passing of the US tax bill and as investors eyed the next phase of the Brexit saga.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge lower amid worries about US tax bill
London stocks were set nudge lower at the open on Friday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as investors worry about the passage of the US tax bill.
London close: Footsie lower as traders test Sterling upside
London stocks finished lower on Thursday as the Bank of England stood pat on monetary policy, as widely expected, but amid dovishness across the Pond and on the other side of the Channel which resulted in a stronger Sterling.
London midday: Stocks maintain slight losses as BoE stands pat
London stocks were still slightly weaker by midday on Thursday as the Bank of England stood pat on monetary policy, as widely expected.
London open: Stocks edge down as investors eye rate announcements
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors digested a rate hike by the Federal Reserve and looked ahead to more policy decisions from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors eye BoE, ECB policy announcements
London stocks were set for a slightly weaker open on Thursday as investors digested a rate hike by the Federal Reserve and looked ahead to more policy decisions from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks flat as traders wait on US Fed
London stocks were little changed on Wednesday as investors digested some mixed UK jobs data and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks steady after mixed jobs data, ahead of Fed announcement
London stocks were steady by midday on Wednesday as investors digested some mixed UK jobs data and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.