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Week ahead: US inflation data, French elections in focus
The market spotlight over the coming week will be on thee latest US inflation data, which may reveal a further perceptible and welcome decline in price pressures.
Europe close: Stocks slip, but higher for the week
European stocks finished the day on a down note following data that showed the eurozone's nascent economic recovery unexpectedly slowed in June, weighed down by weakness in the manufacturing sector.
Tata workers to stage first UK steel strike in over 40 years
Trade union Unite announced on Friday that around 1,500 Tata workers based in Port Talbot and Llanwern would start an all-out indefinite strike, starting on 8 July.
Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week up 90. 86 points, or 1. 12%, closing at 8,237. 72 on Friday.
Director dealings: Ferguson director invests, PensionBee board members place shares
Ferguson and PensionBee were among the companies announcing significant transactions by directors on Friday.
London close: Stocks fall as UK service sector slows
London stocks ended the week on a negative note after data revealed an unexpected slowdown in the UK service sector's growth for June.
Existing US home sales dip in May, but prices at record highs
Sales of second hand homes in the US dipped just as expected last month, albeit alongside a fresh record high in prices.
FTSE 100 movers: Water companies rally; B&M hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 4% at 8,243. 87 in afternoon trade on Friday.
US factory and services activity rises unexpectedly in June, PMIs show
Economic activity in the US picked up unexpectedly over the first half of June, the results of two surveys showed.
FTSE 250 movers: Britvic fizzes as Carlsberg can kicked down the road
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,445. 69 -0. 26%.
StanChart planning to set up crypto trading desk - report
Standard Chartered is reportedly setting up a trading desk for Bitcoin and Ether, making it one of the first global banks to enter spot cryptocurrency trading.
JLEN Environmental reports resilient full-year performance
JLEN Environmental Assets Group reported a resilient financial performance for the year ended 31 March on Friday.
Rockhopper receives first funds from Ombrina Mare arbitration
Rockhopper Exploration announced the receipt of the first tranche of funds from the monetisation of its Ombrina Mare arbitration award on Friday.
Election nerves cast shadow over UK economy - PMI
Growth in the UK private sector unexpectedly slowed in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, as uncertainty around the general election weighed on business.
US pre-open: Stock futures slip as recent rally runs out of steam
US stock futures were pointing to a negative start on Wall Street on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both set to continue their retreat from recent record highs.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors mull services data
London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as data showed that growth in the UK service sector unexpectedly slowed in June as uncertainty around the election weighed on business.
Eurozone recovery unexpectedly slows - PMI
The eurozone’s nascent economic recovery unexpectedly slowed in June, official data showed on Friday, weighed down by weakness in the manufacturing sector.
Strategic Minerals swings to full-year pre-tax loss
Strategic Minerals reported a challenging year in its final results on Friday, marked by significant financial and operational hurdles.
Jaywing draws second tranche of working capital loan
Marketing and data science company Jaywing updated the market on its loan facility on Friday.
Europe midday: Eurozone PMI data drags Stoxx lower
European stocks extended losses in the morning on Friday as survey data showed the eurozone’s nascent economic recovery unexpectedly slowed in June, weighed down by weakness in the manufacturing sector.