Market Report - Opening
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of Biden budget
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the unveiling of US President Joe Biden’s spending plans, which are expected to be in the region of $6 trillion.
London open: Stocks tread water but Rolls-Royce rallies on Airbus news
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Thursday, struggling for direction.
London open: Stocks muted as investors mull Fed comments; Vectura surges
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Wednesday as investors digested the latest comments from Federal Reserve officials and sifted through corporate news.
London open: Stocks steady as sterling gains
London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday, held back by a strong pound, as investors digested the latest UK borrowing figures.
London open: Stocks edge up as China warns against commodities speculation
London stocks edged up in early trade on Monday even as commodity prices fell, as the latest warning from China sparked hopes that inflationary pressures might ease.
London open: Stocks muted despite solid retail sales data
London stocks were little changed on Friday despite the release of better-than-expected UK retail sales data.
London open: Stocks recover after Wednesday's losses
London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, recovering from losses in the previous session, when worries about rising inflation and a crypto crash sent markets tumbling.
London open: Stocks fall after UK inflation data
London stocks fell at the open on Wednesday after figures showed UK inflation more than doubled in April.
London open: Stocks rise after UK jobs data
London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors cheered better-than-expected UK jobs data.
London open: Stocks edge lower as restrictions ease further
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as worries about the Indian variant offset cheer over the easing of Covid-related restrictions in England.
London open: Stocks rise as inflation fears ease; US retail sales eyed
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following a solid session on Wall Street, as worries about inflation eased.
London open: Stocks slump after unexpected rise in US inflation
London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a weak session on Wall Street after an unexpected rise in US inflation.
London open: Stocks gain after UK GDP data; US inflation eyed
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP reading.
London open: Stocks slide on US inflation fears
London stocks slid in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a US tech selloff overnight as US inflation fears rattled markets.
London open: Stocks steady as sterling breaches $1.40
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday despite strong gains in the mining sector, held back by a stronger pound as investors cheered the prospect of easing coronavirus restrictions.
London open: FTSE hits fresh post-pandemic high amid deal news
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, with the top-flight index hitting a new post-pandemic high as deal news and strong commodity prices provided a boost ahead of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors eye BoE announcement
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London open: Stocks recover as mining sector rallies
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, having sold off in the previous session after US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates were likely to rise.
London open: FTSE back above 7,000 as travel stocks rally
London equity markets rose in early trade on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 back above 7,000 as travel stocks paced the advance.