London markets edge up as growth fears on hold

British stocks joined a global rout on Thursday, on concerns over how the spreading coronavirus will choke off global economic growth......»»

Equity markets lost ground on Friday as weak Chinese data stoked investor anxieties over a global growth slowdown and mounting fears of a U.S.-Iran confrontation added to geopolitical uncertainty, sending oil prices higher......»»

Equity markets struggled and safe-haven assets like gold were in demand on Friday as weak Chinese data stoked investor anxieties over a global growth slowdown and fears of a U.S.-Iran confrontation added to geopolitical uncertainty......»»

London markets fell into negative territory as China industrial production figures disappointed, fueling fears of a global economic slowdown.....»»

U.K. stocks edge up Monday, building on last week’s gain, with analysts attributing the advance to trade-war fears easing......»»

U.K. stocks edge higher Monday, building on last week’s gain, with analysts attributing the advance to trade-war fears easing......»»

U.K. stocks lose ground Monday, as fresh worries about a potential global trade war take hold, after U.S. President Donald Trump continued his tough talk on that front over the weekend......»»

Markets have been on edge since over fears of a widening of the conflict in the Middle East — a major oil-producing region. ShutterstockOil prices jump and stocks sink on reports of esc.....»»

The U.K. economy grew slightly in February as trade with the European Union partially recovered, though economic growth fell short of expectations......»»

Baillie Gifford U.S. Growth Trust devoted much of its half-yearly report to talking up the prospects of biotech Moderna and rocket launcher SpaceX, two of its investments that helped lift its net asset value surge during the time frame......»»

World equity markets slid and safe-haven bonds climbed on Tuesday as rising concerns about a second wave of coronavirus infections outweighed stronger economic data from China and upbeat corporate earnings in Europe......»»

Global stock markets sank on Friday following more signs that the COVID-19 pandemic would take a massive toll on economic growth, while oil prices continued to rally on hopes of a cut to global supply......»»

Global stock markets sank on Friday following more signs that the COVID-19 pandemic would take a massive toll on economic growth, while oil prices continued to rally on hopes of a cut to global supply......»»

Global stock markets sank Friday following more signs that the COVID-19 pandemic would take a massive toll on economic growth, while oil prices continued to rally on hopes of a cut to global supply......»»

U.K. stocks edged lower on Monday, with the aviation industry in the spotlight as airlines revealed their latest attempts to stem the damage from collapsing traffic......»»

The pound tumbled to levels not seen in several decades, as investors flocked to the perceived safe haven of the dollar while stocks continued to tumble on fears of the coronavirus pandemic doing severe damage to the global economy......»»

John Gress/Reuters The Bank of England cut interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday. The central bank cited a "marked deterioration" in risk appetite and the growth outlook, and.....»»

The "FANG" technology companies, known for their impressive growth in the last two decades, took a beating on Monday as markets opened after a turbulent weekend. read more.....»»

Global share markets were headed for the worst week since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis as investors ditched risky assets on fears the coronavirus would become a pandemic and derail economic growth......»»

Oil and Asian share markets extended losses on Thursday as the rapid global spread of the coronavirus kept investors on edge and seeking safety in gold and bonds......»»