Week Ahead
Week ahead: Christmas, US budget deal in the spotlight
The coming week ought to be calm with a slightly positive bias to trading, as most market participants worldwide will be away from their desks during the Christmas holidays and New Year celebrations.
Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week down 215. 72 points, or 2. 6%, closing at 8,084. 61 on Friday.
Week ahead: Fed and BoE meetings in focus
All eyes over the coming week will be on the US Federal Reserve as policymakers met to decide on interest rates.
Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week down 8. 28 points, or 0. 1%, closing at 8,300. 33 on Friday.
Week ahead: ECB, US CPI in focus
Investors' focus over the coming week will be on the European Central Bank as rate-setters in Frankfurt meet on Thursday to decide on monetary policy.
Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week up 21. 31 points, or 0. 26%, closing at 8,308. 61 on Friday.