FTSE 100 edges lower in quiet end of year trade International Personal Finance led the way on the FTSE 250 index as its shares jumped 5.9% on news of a takeover. Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025
Major sell-off on global markets: What has been driving the significant decline? Global shares fell on Friday amid mounting concern over stretched tech valuations and renewed uncertainty about whether the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Euronews · Nov 14, 2025
European markets turn cautiously optimistic ahead of Powell speech The majority of the main European stock markets slowly moved into positive territory after the opening bell. Investors remain cautious while watching for more news about the Ukraine peace talks and US monetary policy. Euronews · Aug 22, 2025
Want to retire in your 50s? Here’s how to plan for it Start by working out how much income you will need for a comfortable life, to turn what can seem like a pipe dream into a reality The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025
Amazon and Apple post strong earnings but tariffs dampen investor appetite Tariffs and the AI race have made tech investors more cautious, with Amazon and Apple’s second quarter results showing that the market is no longer betting on Big Tech as a whole — only on those with a clear edge. Euronews · Aug 1, 2025
Meta and Microsoft add $500bn to share price value overnight: ‘Investors are screaming with joy’ One expert said the surge was the sort ‘most companies can only dream of’ The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Investors pivot to UK stocks as US faces continued instability UK stocks boost performance as foreign investors shift away from US assets, citing 'higher-risk' concerns. Euronews · Jul 29, 2025
FTSE 100 breaks 9,000-point barrier to reach new high London’s blue-chip index has risen 10% in 2025 helped by investor flight from US stocks amid Trump’s trade policies The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
Miners help propel FTSE 100 to new record high Mining stocks climbed after US President Donald Trump said he would enact a 50% copper tariff in August, sending copper prices higher. Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025
Stocks mixed as Trump tariff tensions continue Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump announced a new August 1 deadline for negotiations on tariffs. Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
Do I (in the UK) need to worry about the US stock market? From the value of your pension to your holidays, the turmoil from Trump’s yo-yoing trade policies will have an impact The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025
‘The damage is done’: Why Trump’s tariff pause has not stopped the risk of global recession Even with a 90-day halt on aggressive tariff hikes, leading economists say uncertainty has already caused considerable harm The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
What is market manipulation? ‘Pump and dump’ explained after Trump’s tariff U-turn Democrats have leveled serious accusations at the president after his abrupt trade war change The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
Apple is worth $1tn less than three months ago – why is it so hard-hit by Trump tariffs? The iPhone maker has seen an outsize impact on its share price in 2025 The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025 Are we heading for another 2008? The context behind Trump’s £6.4 trillion stock market collapse Historical downturns in stock markets have been followed by recoveries – but timeframes can be uncertain
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Trump tariffs: Will there be a stock market crash? Stock markets across the globe are dropping following Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 Airlines, tech and gold: The most popular stocks and funds investors are buying ahead of the ISA deadline Chipmaker Nvidia and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey rank in the top 10 individual shares being purchased
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025 Wanting to invest in 2026? Here’s our expert guide on how to get started Having cash savings is important but over the long term, investing is more likely to grow your wealth
Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025 Netflix raising prices in US and other countries after topping 300m subscribers The streaming giant hosted the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing match in November which it said became the most-streamed sporting event in history.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025 Wall Street looks forward to a bonfire of capital and climate rules under Trump Profits are poised to dominate in a new era shorn of years of hard-won regulatory restrictions
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024 FTSE 100 falls again as wage growth ‘throws cold water’ on rate cut hopes Data showed wage growth jumping higher on Tuesday, reinforcing expectations that the Bank will hold interest rates later this week.
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024 Trump tariff ‘surprise’ pushes FTSE 100 into the red The US President-elect singled out Mexico and Canada in particular for tariffs in a social media post.
International Business Times · Sep 4, 2024 Troubled Burberry Exits London's Top-tier Shares Index British luxury fashion label Burberry is set to exit London's FTSE 100 after 15 years at the top-tier index, the stock exchange announced Wednesday, as analysts cited strategic mistakes and weak demand from China.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024 Myprotein operator THG strikes deal with Frasers for consumer credit roll-out THG also revealed it has clinched a deal to sell its luxury brand Coggles to Frasers.
Fortune · May 20, 2024 Ryanair's shares are up 14% since 2020, while low-cost rival EasyJet's are down 72%—what is CEO Michael O'Leary getting right? Ryanair's low costs and decision not to lay off staff helped it recover faster from the pandemic.