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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,...

European shares fall as Mideast tensions keep investors on edge

The pan-European benchmark STOXX 600 fell 1% to 600 points by 0927 GMT with most major sectors in negative territory International News via Reuters: European shares declined...

Europe stocks mark biggest daily jump in months on Gulf de-escalation hopes

The pan-European STOXX 600 index ended 1.9% higher, after closing on Monday at its lowest level in more than two months International News via Reuters: European...

Britain’s FTSE indexes rebound as Trump hints at end to Middle East war

The blue-chip FTSE 100 gained 1.6% by 1015 GMT, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 added 1.9% International News via Reuters: London's FTSE indexes rose on Tuesday,...

Sterling ticks higher as lower oil prices temper inflation concerns

Sterling rose 0.1% to $1.3454 against the dollar International News via Reuters: The pound edged higher against the dollar on Tuesday as hopes of a de-escalation...

London’s FTSE indexes fall as oil prices soar, inflation concerns mount

The blue-chip FTSE 100 slipped 0.3%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 lost 1.8%. Both indexes dropped for the third straight day International News via Reuters: UK...

London’s FTSE indexes fall as rate-cut bets fade and oil surge renews inflation fears

The blue-chip FTSE 100 slipped 1.1% by 0937 GMT, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 lost 1.6%. Both indexes were coming off their worst weekly...

Sterling slumps as oil’s surge to $120 on Iran war rocks markets

Sterling was last down 0.81% at $1.331 and on track for its biggest daily fall in over a month International News via Reuters: The pound tumbled...

Safe-haven franc rises as Iran war drags on; dollar dips after US payrolls drop

The dollar fell 0.4% against the Swiss franc to 0.7778, while the euro slid 0.5% to 0.9018 franc International News via Reuters: The safe-haven Swiss franc...

Bank of England scrutinizes lenders’ ties to collapsed mortgage provider MFS, FT reports

MFS was placed into administration last week following allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement, prompting concerns over banks' and private credit funds' exposure to...

Axel Springer buys UK’s Telegraph for $766 million, ending ownership limbo

The deal gatecrashed Daily Mail owner DMGT's attempt to buy its broadsheet rival, which had been facing regulatory probes in Britain amid concerns about...

FTSE indexes set for worst week in nearly a year as Middle East tensions weigh

The blue-chip FTSE 100 dipped 0.1% by 1130 GMT, while the FTSE 250 was flat, but both the indexes were on course for their...
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