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UK’s FTSE 100 climbs on energy, banks boost as investors await BoE decision

The benchmark FTSE 100 closed up 0.83%, marking its biggest one-day jump in a week International News via Reuters: London's FTSE 100 closed higher on Tuesday...

European shares gain marginally as investors weigh conflict fallout, await ECB rate decision

The pan-European STOXX 600 edged up 0.3% at 600.32 points by 1015 GMT International News via Reuters: European shares rose marginally on Tuesday, as investors weighed...

Sterling edges up versus dollar before BoE policy meeting

The greenback climbed sharply during the Middle East conflict as investors sought safe-haven assets, while other currencies were more vulnerable to the adverse economic...

FTSE 100 flat as energy gains offset broader weakness

As of 1011 GMT, the blue-chip FTSE 100 was 0.08% up after logging a second consecutIve week of losses International News via Reuters: London's FTSE 100...

European shares slip as Mideast conflict enters third week; Commerzbank climbs

UniCredit said it does not expect to take control of the lender in which it already holds a 26% equity stake and an additional...

Pound edges up as investors focus on Middle East and Bank of England 

The Bank of England delivers its decision on monetary policy on Thursday and is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% International News...

Swiss money managers expect Iran war to increase inflows from Gulf

This gained momentum after earlier attacks by Israel and the U.S. on Iran in June last year, said Patrik Spiller, head of wealth management...

UK equities drop as oil surge intensifies inflation concerns

The blue-chip FTSE 100 closed down 0.4%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 fell 0.9% International News via Reuters: UK stocks closed lower for a second straight...

UK’s FCA urges second-mortgage providers to address consumer protection gaps

The FCA's review found issues related to unclear fees, inadequate record-keeping, affordability assessments that overlooked living costs and steered consumers towards debt consolidation without...

Dollar near 2026 highs as volatile oil fans inflation spike fears

The rapid increase in energy prices poses a threat to global growth, with economists warning that prolonged conflicts would further amplify the economic impact International...

Dollar rises, as investors remain on edge about Middle East risks 

The dollar has risen about 2% against the euro since February-end on a flight to safe-havens - was 0.4% higher against the euro on...

UK stocks drop as Middle East war keeps investors cautious

The blue-chip FTSE 100 closed down 0.5%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 fell 0.4% International News via Reuters: The UK's main indexes closed lower on Wednesday,...
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