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European chip, electrical stocks surge as AI optimism builds on earnings

The rally in European semiconductor shares and other companies seen as beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure build-out in the region mirrors gains in the...

Sterling steady with focus on inflation data, Iran ceasefire uncertainty

It was unclear whether Iran or Israel - Washington's ally in the two-month conflict - agreed with the extension, and the prospect of peace...

UK’s FTSE 100 flat as Middle East uncertainty persists; inflation rises

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index edged down 0.03% to 10,495.22 points by 1048 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 edged up 0.2% International News via...

UK stocks edge higher on hopes of US-Iran talks

The U.S. voiced confidence that peace talks with Iran in Pakistan would proceed, while Tehran said it was considering joining, though uncertainty remained as...

Sterling trapped in range as investors monitor Middle East tensions

British data showed the jobless rate fell unexpectedly, although that drop reflected rising numbers of students not looking for work rather than rising employment,...

ECB needs more data before firm policy conclusions, Lagarde says

Energy prices soared last month as a result of the war, but policymakers so far say they have no firm evidence at hand this...

Sterling dips as U.S.-Iran peace talks falter

Market participants were also keeping an eye on UK assets as British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepared to address parliament as he faces...

UK stocks end week higher after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 0.7% higher at 10,667.63 points, clocking gains for a fourth straight week International News via Reuters: UK's main stock indexes...

London’s FTSE 100 edges lower as utilities and miners weigh

Shares of utility companies slipped and dragged the benchmark lower after the Financial Times reported on Thursday that the Finance Minister Rachel Reeves vowed...

Dollar set for second weekly drop, euro steadies near pre-war levels

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and U.S. President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the U.S....

World stocks hold near record highs, oil keeps below $100 on peace deal hopes

Trump said the next meeting between U.S. and Iranian negotiators could take place at the weekend International News via Reuters: World stocks held near record highs...

UK stocks close higher as energy sector gains tracking rise in oil prices

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the negotiation in Islamabad increased hopes for a second round of talks, though added that fundamental differences...
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