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London midday: Stocks hit five-week low on BoE, China concerns
UK stocks slumped to a five-week low on Tuesday on worries that stronger-than-expected wage growth may prompt the Bank of England to continue raising interest rates as it struggles to fight inflation.
London midday: Stocks slip as core inflation stays high
UK stocks were trading at five-week lows on Wednesday despite some big gains from blue-chip insurers, with market sentiment hit by fears that the Bank of England may step in to raise interest rates once again.
SIG holds forecasts on upbeat long-term outlook
Building materials group SIG reported a 23% drop in first-half profits on Tuesday, but stuck to its full-year forecasts as painted an upbeat picture around the long-term demand for sustainable construction projects.
US open: S&P 500 nears two-month low as risk appetite wanes
Stocks were mixed on Friday in New York as ongoing concerns about a growing debt crisis in China hit sentiment and dampened risk appetite.
FTSE 100 movers: China-sensitive stocks take a hit
Just eight stocks on the FTSE 100 were in positive territory on Friday afternoon, as concerns about an escalating financial crisis in China prevented investors from taking on any risk ahead of the weekend.
US pre-open: Markets to inch lower on fears over China, Treasury yields
Stocks on Wall Street were set to open lower on Friday, on the back of fears of an overflowing financial crisis in China and further monetary tightening in the US.
London midday: Macro fears drag stocks to 10-month low
Macroeconomic concerns meant UK stocks were registering heavy losses on Friday morning, with the FTSE 100 dropping to its lowest level in over ten months.
UK banking stocks are undervalued, says Shore Capital
Shore Capital has reiterated its ‘buy’ ratings on six UK-listed banking stocks, saying the market is currently pricing in a “far worse outlook”.
London open: FTSE 100 hits six-week low on China fears
The FTSE 100 was in the red again on Friday, hitting a fresh six-week low as fears about the financial crisis in China worsened overnight.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as China property crisis deepens
UK stocks were expected to fall for the sixth straight session on Friday on signs that the ongoing real estate crisis in China is far from over.
Chinese property giant Evergrande files for bankruptcy
Evergrande, the heavily indebted Chinese property group and once the country's second developer, on Thursday filed for chapter 15 bankruptcy in New York – indicating the ongoing real estate crisis in China is far from over.
US open: Gains limited as bond yields hit 15-year high
US stocks edged higher on Thursday morning, though gains were limited as 10-year Treasury yields reached their highest since the financial crisis.
Friday preview: UK retail sales to dominate newsflow
Friday is set to be another quiet day for corporate earnings and economic data, with UK retail sales for July likely to steal the focus as markets continue to look for hints at how the Bank of England may react to recent economic activity.
FTSE 100 movers: BAE and ex-dividend stocks provide a drag
BAE Systems was trading with heavy losses on the news that it is buying Ball Corporation's aerospace business for $5. 55bn in cash.
US jobless claims fall as expected
US weekly jobless claims declined more or less as expected last week, according to statistics released Thursday by the Department of Labor.
London midday: Markets subdued, but stocks bounce off lows
Fresh concerns about US inflation and the Chinese debt crisis were weighing on market sentiment on Thursday, though the FTSE 100 was trading flat by lunchtime after bouncing off five-week lows in morning trade.
US pre-open: Wall Street futures edge higher
US stock futures were showing small gains on Thursday, with the S&P 500 bouncing off a six-week low, on a quiet day for corporate earnings and economic data.
Ball Aerospace buy puts BAE in solid position, says Shore Capital
BAE Systems was trading with heavy losses on Thursday after the news that it has acquired Ball Aerospace – a move which broker Shore Capital viewed as a vote of confidence for the wider defence industry.
London open: Markets rattled by FOMC minutes
UK stocks slipped on Thursday, following US and Asian markets lower overnight, as investors reacted to the possibility of further interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Student accommodation group Empiric lifts forecasts
Empiric Student Property boasted a “very strong start” to 2023 as it raised its full-year guidance and pumped up its interim dividend.