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London close: Stocks end up as investors mull US inflation reading
London stocks ended up on Friday as investors mulled the latest US inflation reading, with broker notes helping to lift the top-flight index.
London close: Stocks reverse early losses ahead of US inflation data
London stocks reversed earlier losses in the next to last trading session of May, with Auto Trader pacing gains on the back of well-received results.
London close: Stocks end down on rate cut worries; IDS bucks trend
London stocks ended in the red on Wednesday as investors pushed back US rate cut expectations, but IDS bucked the trend after the Royal Mail owner accepted a takeover offer.
London close: Stocks slip after hawkish Fedspeak
London stocks underperformed their US counterparts heading into the end of the month.
London close: Stocks mixed after disappointing retail sales data
London stocks closed with mixed results on Friday, influenced by earlier declines in the US and Asian markets, as investors reacted to a larger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
London close: Stocks slip on UK election, US jobless claims
London stocks ended lower on Thursday, mirroring Wall Street's decline as jobless claims in the US fell more than anticipated.
London close: Stocks in the red as inflation falls less than expected
London stocks ended in negative territory on Wednesday, as market participants reacted to the possibility of a summer general election and disappointing inflation data for April.
London close: Stocks fall ahead of key inflation reading
London stocks ended in negative territory on Tuesday, influenced by the latest UK economic outlook from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and comments from US Federal Reserve officials.
London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of inflation data
London stocks ended Monday in positive territory, with mining companies driving gains amid rising gold and copper prices.
London close: Stocks recoup some earlier losses
London stocks remained in negative territory by Friday's close, although they managed to recoup some of the losses seen earlier in the session as Wall Street opened with positive momentum.
London close: Stocks mixed as ex-divs drag on FTSE
London stocks ended mixed on Thursday, following a flurry of corporate news and a focus on US unemployment figures.
London close: Stocks green as US inflation comes in cooler
London markets ended on a positive note on Wednesday, with strong showings from the likes of Experian and Imperial Brands, as investors digested slower-than-expected consumer inflation figures out of the United States.
London close: Stocks manage gains as unemployment rises
London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors analysed the latest UK jobs data and remarks from Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill.
London close: Stocks take a breather after last week's surge
London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Monday, with investors taking a breather following a six-day winning streak that propelled the FTSE 100 to a new all-time high.
London close: Stocks rise further as UK exits recession
London stocks finished the trading week on a positive note on Friday, driven by gains in the mining sector, following the release of data indicating the UK's exit from recession.
London close: Stocks manage gains as BoE holds rates
London markets closed on a positive note on Thursday, bolstered by the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, in line with market expectations.
London close: Stocks rise further ahead of BoE decision
London’s stock markets closed with gains on Wednesday, bolstered by a dip in the value of the pound against both the dollar and the euro.
London close: Stocks jump on return from long weekend
London markets closed on a high note on Tuesday, as the top-flight index surged to record highs, buoyed by positive momentum from the US and European markets.
London close: Stocks rise as US payrolls come in weaker
London markets closed positively on Friday, as investors digested slower-than-expected payrolls growth in the US, while Anglo American jumped amid anticipation of a potential bidding war for the mining giant.
London close: Stocks rise on back of well-received earnings
London’s stocks finished with gains on Thursday, fuelled by strong performances from key players like Standard Chartered and Smurfit Kappa.