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London Markets: Fresh round of Brexit warnings fail to halt FTSE climb

London markets were up on Friday, despite new data showing a British economic slowdown and fresh Brexit worries.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 11th, 2019

London Markets: Pound dips, FTSE 100 rises after Brexit-vote delay

U.K. stocks moved modestly higher on Monday, while the pound pulls back as Prime Minister Boris Johnson fights to get his Brexit deal passed ahead of an Oct. 31 deadline......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 21st, 2019

London Markets: Pound dips, FTSE 100 futures point to steady start after Brexit-vote delay

A calm start was ahead for U.K. stocks, while the pound was pulling back as investors faced a tense week on the Brexit front as Prime Minister Boris Johnson fights to get his Brexit deal passed ahead of an Oct. 31 deadline......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 21st, 2019

London Markets: British pound climbs while FTSE 100 registers moderate gains after Brexit deal

The British pound surged on Thursday while equities registered moderate gains in the wake of an agreed deal between negotiators for Britain to leave the European Union......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 17th, 2019

London Markets: Pound pulls back from three-month highs as hopes dim over Brexit agreement

Fresh concerns that U.K. and European leaders may not read a deal for Britain to leave the European Union weighed anew on the pound Monday, pulling it off a three-month high seen late last week......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 14th, 2019

London Markets: Brexit hopes fuel fresh rally for the British pound to highest level of Johnson administration

Optimism that U.K. and European leaders can reach an agreed deal for Britain to leave the European Union pushed the British pound higher for a second day......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 11th, 2019

London Markets: FTSE 100 marches higher amid a flurry of profit warnings

The FTSE 100 stock index is climbing, with gains for oil majors underpinning positive sentiment, despite warnings from International Consolidated Airlines, Imperial Brands and Pearson.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 26th, 2019

London Markets: Sainsbury continues climb from 30-year low as FTSE 100 edges higher

J Sainsbury on Tuesday continued its recovery from a 30-year low after data showed the supermarket chain was the best performer of the top four for the first time in nearly two years......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 20th, 2019

London markets climb as pound tumbles on fear of no-deal Brexit

London markets climbed on Tuesday as the pound continued to tumble on Brexit concerns despite strong U.K. wages growth......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 16th, 2019

London Markets: London markets climb as end of May era looms

The flagging prospects of Theresa May’s deal may bring an end to the Brexit deadlock.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 22nd, 2019

London Markets: FTSE 100 climbs as global equities rise; investors digest Britain"s Brexit extension request

London markets climbed on Friday, boosted by positive direction for global equities......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 15th, 2019

China Takes Step Toward Opening Its Financial Markets to the World

China has pledged to launch a stock trading link between Shanghai and London by the end of this year, taking a fresh step toward opening up its financial markets and providing the U.K. with a vote of confidence ahead of Brexit......»»

Category: topSource: wsjApr 11th, 2018

China Takes New Step Towards Opening Its Financial Markets to the World

China has pledged to launch a stock trading link between Shanghai and London by the end of this year, taking a fresh step towards opening up its financial markets and providing the U.K. with a vote of confidence ahead of Brexit......»»

Category: topSource: wsjApr 11th, 2018

London Markets: FTSE 100 rises, as oil rally buoys BP and Shell

Oil producer stocks help drive London’s blue-chip benchmark higher Wednesday, as oil prices climb to levels not seen since 2014 in the wake of the U.S. decision to resume Iranian sanctions......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 9th, 2018

London Markets: FTSE 100 jumps to 4-month high, as oil rally buoys BP and Shell

Oil producer stocks helped drive London’s blue-chip benchmark higher Wednesday, as oil prices climb to levels not seen since 2014 in the wake of the U.S. decision to resume Iranian sanctions......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 9th, 2018

London Markets: FTSE 100 ends lower as traders weigh Trump-Kim pact, Brexit parliamentary debate

U.K. stocks finish in the red on Tuesday, after a historic meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un produced a pledge that critics said was too broad when it comes to denuclearization in the Korean Peninsula......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 12th, 2018

London Markets: FTSE 100 falls as trade fears show no sign of abating

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 25th, 2018

London Markets: FTSE 100 advances after Brexit minister quits, throwing May’s plans into disarray

Blue-chip stocks in the U.K. rose Monday, with investors appearing to take in stride the trade tensions between the U.S. and China, as well as the sudden resignation of David Davis, U.K. minister in charge of negotiating Brexit with the European Union......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 9th, 2018

London Markets: FTSE 100 rallies, tracking upbeat Wall Street session

U.K. stocks climb Tuesday, led by strong gains for commodity-related stocks as oil prices remained firm and base-metal prices rose. A strong finish for Wall Street Monday also helps......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 7th, 2018

London Markets: FTSE 100 rallies as commodity-related stocks drive gains

U.K. stocks climb Tuesday, led by strong gains for commodity-related stocks as oil prices remained firm and base-metal prices rose. A strong finish for Wall Street Monday also helps......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 7th, 2018

London Markets: FTSE 100 under pressure on concerns about Brexit talks

The U.K.’s main stock index on Friday trades little changed, with a sharp weekly decline for the benchmar.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 17th, 2018