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US employment cost growth steady in Q1, as expected
Worker compensation growth in the States was steady at the start of 2025, but the rate of salary increases ebbed.
London open: Stocks hold higher, US data in focus
Stocks were moving slightly higher at the end of the month, ahead of a big day for economic data and company results on both sides of the Atlantic.
London pre-open: Stocks set to edge up at start of trading
Stocks are set to move slightly higher ahead of a big day for economic data and company results on both sides of the Atlantic.
Wednesday preview: US Q1 GDP, inflation data, China PMIs in focus
All eyes in the middle of the week will be on first quarter gross domestic product figures due out in the US.
Europe close: Stocks end on mixed note ahead of US tech earnings
European stocks finished on a mixed note on Tuesday, as markets continued to claw their way back to levels seen before Donald Trump's trade tariffs were first announced.
US job openings decline by more than forecast in March
According to the Department of Labor, the number of job openings in the US fell at a seasonally adjusted pace of 3. 9% in March to reach 7. 192m.
Sunday newspaper round-up: India-Pakistan, Drax Group, Shein
Indian Navy ships test-fired missiles on Sunday to demonstrate the country's ability to launch "long-range, precision offensive" strikes. The move follows rising tensions with Pakistan after an attack on civilians at a tourist site in Kashmir. Also at the weekend, Pakistan's railway minister warned that Islamabad's arsenal of over 130 missiles was "not kept as models". - Guardian .
Week ahead: US non-farm payrolls, inflation data in focus
Investors' focus over the coming week will be on the US jobs market.
Pantheon Intl. says volatility has impacted discount to NAV per share
Analysts at Pantheon International reported just a dip in the business's net asset value during the month of March.
London close: Stocks end week on a positive note
London stocks finished higher on Friday, even as investors locked in profits following nine straight days of gains, driven by easing trade tensions and hopes of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Berenberg ups target for Babcock, cites outlook, leverage, pensions deficit
Analysts at Berenberg upped their target price for shares of defence engineer Babcock, from 885. 0p to 910. 0p.
Deutsche Bank cuts IAG target price on US exposure
Analysts at Deutsche Bank lowered their target price for shares of IAG, telling clients that the outlook for transatlantic airlines had "undoubtedly" deteriorated in the aftermath of the reciprocal trade tariffs levied by the US and EU.
Asia close: Stocks mostly higher, save in Shanghai
Stock markets in the Asia Pacific region were mostly higher on Friday, following reports that Beijing might walk back its 125% tariffs on certain imports from the US.
Friday preview: UK, US consumer, Alphabet in focus
Investor focus at the end of the week will continue to be on all things concerning geopolitics.
Europe close: Shares end mostly higher
European shares were mostly higher on Thursday as investors cheered positive news regarding US trade talks with India and an in line reading for weekly US jobless claims.
US existing home sales drop by more than forecast in March
Second hand home sales fell by more than anticipated last month.
US durable goods orders surge in March thanks to Boeing
Durable goods orders in the States surged in March, as Boeing ramped up its production cadence following a very damaging strike.
London midday: Stocks slightly in the red ahead of US jobs figures
Stocks were trading a tad lower come midday, but had come off their lows, as investors waited on the latest weekly jobs data in the US.
London open: Stocks slip as investors wait for next trade headline to hit
Stocks were trading a tad lower in later morning trading while investors waited for the next trade headline to hit.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start
Stocks are set for a flattish start as investors monitor their screens for any sign of a thawing in trade relations between China and the US.