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FTSE 100 drifts lower in mixed day for Europe

The index closed down 22.56 points, 0.2%, at 10,750.11.

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Oil price moves higher as insurers hold back FTSE

Oil prices pushed up once more with the US and Iran appearing to not make much progress towards a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard · Aug 11

US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as chip stocks rebound

U.S. markets were mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising on a rebound in chip stocks, while the Dow slipped after briefly hitting a record. Investors are focused on upcoming Fed minutes and the start of earnings season, while easing rate hike expectations and broader sector strength supported sentiment.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

FTSE 100 flatlines as gold and silver gleam again

In London, economic data was in focus after UK retail sales unexpectedly rose in December.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Stocks hit by Greenland worry and Japan bond slump

The threat of tariffs from US President Donald Trump continued to weigh heavy on European markets.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

FTSE 100 up as investors pin hopes on US rate cut

In London, figures showed UK construction activity fell at the fastest pace in five and a half years in November.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Europe in the green as Wall Street hesitates ahead of US shutdown deal

Continental indices pushed higher, helped by easing inflation and a rerating in financial markets. US futures, by contrast, edged lower as the shutdown moves from the Senate to the House.

Euronews · Nov 11, 2025

Gold Miners Just Had Their Worst Crash Since 2020 — Buy The Dip?

Gold miners endured a brutal sell-off Tuesday, with sector-wide losses hitting double digits after bullion plunged more than 5% in a single session, marking the worst trading day for the metal since August 2020 and triggering its sharpest mining stock rout since the COVID-driven crash of March 2020.

Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025

Without women, Australia’s defence force will struggle to recruit enough people

Australia faces crisis-level workforce shortfalls in security and defence. Recruiting more people to the defence force is now an urgent matter of national security.

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Bitcoin Crossing $100,000 Is A 'Defining Moment,' Experts Say

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) historic surge past $100,000 has sparked varied reactions from industry leaders, who point out its transformative potential among looming economic un

Benzinga · Dec 5, 2024