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Commodities: Gold ends week on a high thanks to subdued US data and weaker dollar
Gold rose to a six-week high in Friday's trading, aided by an ever weaker US dollar and worse than-expected US inflation, dampening expectations of a raise in interest rates.
Spanish CPI rises past forecasts in June
The cost of living in Spain increased more sharply than expected in July.
Fintech boss warns of SME shareholder 'bubble'
The co-founder of peer-to-peer trading site AssetMatch has warned of a massive equity bubble among small and medium enterprises, saying that investors are being increasingly ‘locked in’ to long-term investments.
Week ahead: Focus on MPC and US Jobs report
All eyes in the coming week will be on Bank's policy decision on Thursday and accompanying Inflation Report.
FX round-up: 10-month resistance area caps cable moves higher
Cable found it difficult on the last trading day of the week to break above the 10-month high seen earlier this month and on Thursday, with heavy selling seen on both occasions at 1. 3155.
Europe close: Stocks in the red as investors digest bank earnings
European stocks ended in the red on Friday following mixed results from the continent’s banking behemoths and amid a rising euro.
London close: Stocks end lower; tobacco shares tank
London stocks ended in the red on Friday as tobacco shares took a tumble and following a series of disappointing corporate releases.
FTSE 250 movers: Engineers Rotork and IMI wheel lower
The FTSE 250 fell almost 0. 8% to 19,729. 03 on Friday as stocks from a variety of sectors were cut down to size.
Tobacco stocks smoked as US regulator sparks nicotine-reduction plan
Big tobacco stocks got smoked on Friday as US regulators said they planned to lower nicotine levels in an effort to lower the number of tobacco-related deaths, though analysts had mixed opinion over which companies were benefiting from the plans.
FTSE 100 movers: Big tobacco burned, Johnson Matthey Q1 disappoints
London's FTSE 100 was pushed down 1. 07% to 7,363. 57 in afternoon trade at the end of a busy week for corporate earnings.
Laird a-leaping after 'encouraging' first half improvement
Electronic component maker Laird reported a much improved performance in the first six months of the year, with underlying profit before tax improving 47% to £24. 1m.
US open: Stocks in the red as Amazon, Exxon retreat after earnings; GDP digested
US stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday, with Amazon under the cosh after disappointing earnings, as investors digested the latest reading on economic growth.
Grafenia confirms new Nettl partners following acquisition of Image
Grafenia, the graphic design software company, said trading had been broadly in line with internal expectations and recent added its 120th partner for its Nettl platform.
US consumer sentiment deteriorates in July
Consumer sentiment in the US deteriorated in July, according to final figures from the University of Michigan.
Acacia Mining reports 'increased pressure' from Tanzania government
A senior Acacia Mining staff member was detained and their passport seized by the Tanzanian authorities, with the London-listed company reporting "increased levels of pressure" from the government on its employees amid a dispute over exports and taxes.
US economy grows a little less than expected in Q2
The US economy grew a little less than expected in the second quarter, according to data released by the Commerce Department on Friday.
Europe midday: Stocks fall despite strong banking results
European stocks markets remained in the red as the week came to a close, amid mixed results from the continent's banking behemoths and a rising euro.
Savills buys Spain's Aguirre Newman for EUR67m
Savills has announced the acquisition of Spanish real estate advisory business, Aguirre Newman, for up to €67m, which is payable in instalments over five years from completion.
Hammond confirms UK preference for transitional Brexit deal
UK chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed that the government’s Brexit negotiation team will seek a transitional deal which could be in place for up to three years after Britain leaves the EU.