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FTSE 100 retreats amid weak metal and oil prices

The FTSE 100 index closed down 74.52 points, 0.7%, at 10,048.21.

Evening Standard

Oil rallies after Venezuela shock while safe haven assets also rise

Washington’s action in Venezuela jolted markets, with oil showing volatile price movements as investors considered long-term supply consequences. Gold and defence stocks also inched up.

Euronews

From the AI bubble to Fed fears: the global economic outlook for 2026

Analysts and investors voice caution about tech valuations and Trump’s influence on the US central bank

The Guardian - UK

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Europe’s markets mixed, easing crash fears ahead of Nvidia report

This year’s AI-driven market rally is showing signs of instability as analysts warn of overvaluations. Even so, pockets of strength in Europe on Wednesday offered some reassurance that the recent sell-off may be losing momentum.

Euronews

European shares hit record highs on US shutdown progress

European stocks rallied to new record highs as optimism grew over a US government shutdown resolution and strong corporate earnings. Gains were led by healthcare and luxury sectors, while UK bond yields rose amid political uncertainties. Currency and commodity markets showed mixed signals.

Euronews

SoftBank sells stake in Nvidia for $5.8bn as it doubles down on OpenAI bets

Shares in chipmaker Nvidia fall after announcement by Japanese investor, with other tech shares also slipping

The Guardian - UK

Markets surge amid hopes of end to US government shutdown

Markets began the week in buoyant mood following news of a possible end to the longest US government shutdown in history.

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European markets rise, oil prices jump on OPEC+ decision

Key European stock indexes started the week with gains, boosted by the oil sector and expectations for a range of corporate earnings this week.

Euronews

Stocks tumble amid US banking fears

The FTSE 100 index closed down 81.52 points, or 0.9%, at 9,354.57.

Evening Standard

Wall Street slips lower as US government shutdown drags on

US markets fell into the red in early trading on Thursday but continue to hover near all-time highs.

Euronews

Gold prices hit a record high as uncertainty mounts in the US

Gold is trading above $3,850 an ounce as investors' concern grows over a US government shutdown.

Euronews

Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs as Eli Lilly competition intensifies

The pharmaceutical giant will axe over 11% of its global workforce as rival Eli Lilly gathers market share in the obesity drug market.

Euronews

European stock markets are up, Novo Nordisk is among the winners

The major European stock indexes started the week in a positive mood, boosted by good news from the defence and pharmaceutical sectors. Meanwhile, new questions on Trump's tariffs are keeping traders around the world on edge.

Euronews

UK bank shares tumble as sector fears new tax

British banks Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest saw their share price fall following news that the UK government could implement new taxes on the sector to fill a sizeable gap in the budget.

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Evening Standard

FTSE 100 ends slightly lower and European stocks mixed ahead of Nvidia results

The ‘future direction of markets’ will be determined by the results said Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell.

The Independent UK

‘Zero self awareness’: Newsom trolls Trump deputy’s description of ‘crooks’ in government over Lisa Cook ouster

Trump’s ‘firing’ of Fed board governor scares Wall Street and sets up another protracted court battle

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 at new peak despite fading rate cut hope

The FTSE 100 index closed up 98.92 points at 9,288.14.

The Independent UK

Stocks rocked by tariffs and weak US jobs data

The FTSE 100 index closed down 64.23 points at 9,068.58.

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International Business Times

AstraZeneca To Invest $50 Bn In The US As Tariff Threat Looms

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Tuesday it would invest $50 billion in the United States by 2030 amid Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on the sector.

Evening Standard

Tariff optimism lifts shares after US-China deal

For the week, the FTSE 100 added 0.3%.

The Independent UK

How will your household costs be affected by conflict in the Middle East?

The price of oil rising impacts on fuel, transport, production and inflation

Euronews

Gloomy trading in the European markets as oil keeps climbing

Shares slide and crude oil prices bounce higher as Israel warns people in Iran's capital to evacuate.

Evening Standard

Stocks up on hopes of thaw to Middle East tension

The FTSE 100 index closed up 24.59 points, 0.3%, at 8,875.22, just shy of its record closing peak of 8,884.92 posted last Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Lower-income consumers missing out on pay rises fuels fall in sales at B&M

Shares down in early trading as retailer also blames ‘challenging UK retail trading environment’ after profits slide

The Guardian - UK

Drugmaker Indivior to abandon London listing amid exodus of companies

Firm behind opioid addiction treatment drugs quits London Stock Exchange after moving primary to US last year

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