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Sterling set for best week against euro since mid-May, ignores politics for now

Sterling rose around 0.2% to $1.3219 as the dollar edged down against all major currencies after a strong performance this week International News via Reuters: Britain's...

London stocks gain on financials, retail boost

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.3% by 0901 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.7% International News via Reuters: London's main FTSE indexes edged...

Sterling hits 10-month high versus euro as traders await Burnham picks

The euro fell to 86.03 pence overnight, its lowest since August 2025, and was last down 0.1% against sterling International News via Reuters: The pound rose...

London’s FTSE indexes buoyed by real estate stocks as Segro rejects takeover bid

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index was flat by 0755 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 edged up 0.1% International News via Reuters: London's domestically-focused midcap FTSE...

London shares at over one-week low on rate hike concerns; leadership in focus

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.7% to its lowest since June 12 at 0919 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 fell 1.8% to...

Sterling eases as Starmer replacement awaited, business activity contracts

Starmer's decision to quit paves the way for an orderly transition of power, with Andy Burnham, the new member of parliament for Makerfield, his...

Britain’s pound weighed down, Starmer resignation clouds fiscal outlook

Starmer, who has been in the job less than two years after his Labour party won a landslide election victory, said nominations for anyone...

Stocks dip after US-Iran peace talks delay; yen nears 40-year lows 

The MSCI All-World index was down 0.14%, flipping into negative territory after U.S. Vice President JD Vance pulled out of a planned trip to...

London’s FTSE 100 falls 1% as miners and tech weigh; BoE holds rates

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 1% lower at 10,399.70 points, while the midcap FTSE 250 eased 0.1% International News via Reuters: Britain's FTSE 100 fell...

UK stocks decline before Bank of England rate decision

The BoE is widely expected to hold rates at 3.75% later this morning, after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged on Wednesday International News...

Stocks, dollar edge up ahead of Warsh debut; oil higher after recent losses

Committee members' projections in March showed most expected to cut rates International News via Reuters: Major stock indexes and the U.S. dollar edged up on Wednesday...

London’s main indexes gain on miners boost ahead of Fed, BoE decisions

The blue-chip FTSE 100 closed up 0.14% at 10,508.61 points, while the midcap FTSE 250 added 0.16% International News via Reuters: Britain's FTSE indexes closed higher...
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