Market Report - Pre-Open
London pre-open: Stocks to open lower ahead of central banks' decisions
The FTSE 100 is expected to open 13 points lower at 6,983 as investors look ahead to the Bank of England and Federal Reserve’s policy decisions later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of US GDP
London stocks were set for a weaker open on Friday as investors looked ahead to some key US economic growth figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of GDP data
London stocks were set for a weaker open on Thursday ahead of the release of UK economic growth figures for the third quarter.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower amid oil price decline
London stocks were set for a weaker open on Wednesday, taking their cue from a downbeat US session and amid declining oil prices.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; eyes on Carney
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Tuesday as oil prices steadied, with investors looking ahead to a speech by Bank of England governor Mark Carney.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of week of major data
Blue chip stocks in London were expected to start on the front foot on Monday ahead of a big week of economic data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of borrowing figures
Stocks in London were set to open a little weaker on Friday as investors awaited the release of borrowing figures on what is otherwise likely to be a fairly quiet day.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of UK retail sales
Stocks in London were set to open little changed on Thursday as investors looked to the release of UK retail sales data and the European Central Bank rate announcement.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on upbeat US cues, China data
Stocks in London were set to open a touch higher on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive close in the US and following the release of decent Chinese data.
London pre-open: Stocks set for rebound as attention turns to inflation data
Stocks in London were set for a firmer open on Tuesday in a rebound from the previous session’s losses, as investors turn their attention to UK inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks set for slightly weaker start
Stocks in London were set for a slightly weaker open on Monday as investors continue to mull over comments by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen last week amid a stronger dollar.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after China inflation data
Stocks in London were set for a firmer open on Friday following the release of encouraging Chinese inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors digest Fed minutes
Stocks in London were set to open lower on Thursday as the recent rally begins to lose momentum, with investors digesting the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
London pre-open: Stocks set for muted start on negative US, Asian cues
London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, although the pound was gaining ground against the dollar.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after Monday's gains
Stocks in London were set for a weaker open on Tuesday following gains in the previous session, with oil prices still in focus after Russian President Vladimir Putin told an energy congress in Turkey that the nation was ready to join OPEC in a proposed curb on production.
London pre-open: Stocks to open in the black
Stocks in London were set for a firmer open on Monday as investors in Europe get their first chance to react to the US presidential debate over the weekend.
London pre-open: Stocks set for positive start after pound crashes
Stocks in London were set for a higher open on Friday after the pound crashed to near parity against the euro and 1. 12 against the dollar in Asian trade, with exporters on the index likely to be benefit from a weaker sterling.
London pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher on positive US cues
London stocks were set to open a touch higher on Thursday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen slightly lower as investors eye services data
Stocks in London were set for a slightly weaker open on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of services data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen slightly weaker; construction PMI eyed
Stocks in London were set for a slightly weaker open on Tuesday following a positive close in the previous session, as the pound continues to struggle.