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Commodities: Dovish Fed chair offsets bearish call from Barclays
More dovish than expected remarks from Fed chair Janet Yellen, especially when compared to a recent string of remarks from other US monetary policymakers over recent weeks, lent a helping hand to commodity prices on Tuesday.
Caution in raising interest rates is especially warranted, Fed´s Yellen says
Caution in raising interest rates is especially warranted, Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen told an audience on Tuesday.
FX round-up: Carry currencies gain in otherwise calm market ahead of Yellen
Foreign exchange markets were very calm ahead of a speech from Fed Chair Janet Yellen scheduled for just a little afterwards in the afternoon.
Results round-up
Soft drinks maker AG Barr said it was looking to move away from sugary drinks in response to the UK government's plans to introduce an extra tax on the products as it reported its full year results.
Small caps news round-up
Advanced Oncotherapy was moving closer to success with its proton therapy for cancer treatment, updating the market on Tuesday of progress with its proton accelerator programme, dubbed ‘LIGHT’. The AIM-traded company said its proton source, which was being constructed by Pantechnik in Bayeux, France, had been fully assembled and was ready for initial testing and tuning. It had taken charge of the unit and expected it to be shipped to its facility in Geneva once the tests had been completed in Bayeux.
Europe close: Stocks edge higher ahead of Yellen speech
European stocks ended Tuesday in the black, though they were still off earlier highs as the markets focused on the US and a speech from Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen.
London close: Stocks fall ahead of Yellen speech
UK stocks fell on Wednesday as investors awaited a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen for clues on the timing of the next change in interest rates.
Hayward Tyler disposes, leases back Peterborough property
Specialist engineering group Hayward Tyler disposed of one of its 11. 5 acre Peter Brotherhood property in Peterborough on Tuesday, in a sale-and-leaseback deal with Helical Peterborough (HPL) - a special purpose vehicle owned by Helical Bar.
Advanced Oncotherapy proton therapy programme progressing well
Advanced Oncotherapy was moving closer to success with its proton therapy for cancer treatment, updating the market on Tuesday of progress with its proton accelerator programme, dubbed ‘LIGHT’.
Tuesday newspaper share tips: Rightmove, Next
Rightmove shares have jumped nearly twelve-fold since their stockmarket debut in 2006 but are likely to continue trading near record multiples, the Financial Times´s Lex column said.
Wednesday preview: Carnival report first quarter earnings
Cruise operator Carnival is expected to report an increase in first quarter earnings on Wednesday as bookings rise.
WPP buys US healthcare media agency
WPP has bought US healthcare media agency Communications Media (CMI) for an undisclosed sum.
US open: Stocks waver ahead of Yellen speech
US stocks wavered on Tuesday as investors awaited a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen for hints on the timing of the next change to interest rates.
EgyptAir hijacker surrenders after plane lands in Cyprus
The hijacking of a domestic EgyptAir flight from Alexandria that was forced to land at Larnaca airport in Cyprus early on Tuesday has ended with one man being arrested, officials said.
US consumers more upbeat in March, except on their incomes
US consumer confidence improved slightly in March, amid an improved outlook for business conditions and the jobs market.
CMA clears Chemring's Wallop acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared defence company Chemring’s acquisition of a business and certain assets of Wallop Defence Systems.
Brussels Airport to remain closed until at least Friday
Europe’s largest airline confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that its flights to and from Brussels would remain away from the city’s Zaventem Airport until at least Friday.
FTSE 250 movers: Index flat ahead of Yellen speech; oil stocks slide
The FTSE 250 was in a holding pattern in mid-afternoon trade as investors awaited a speech from US Federal Reserve chairman Janet Yellen which may give guidance on future interest rate moves.
FTSE 100 movers: Retailers bounce back, but miners slump
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% to 6,087. 90 at 1515 GMT as investors awaited a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen for further clues as to the US central bank’s next policy move.