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London stocks up as soft US jobs report eases rate fears

The FTSE 100 index ended up 33.68 points, 0.3%, at 10,461.95.

Evening Standard · Oct 2

FTSE dips as inflation fears pressure bond yields

The FTSE 100 index ended down 39.44 points, 0.4%, at 10,658.13. It had earlier traded as low as 10,586.39.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

'Highly Unwelcome Trend': Bill Gates Claims Only Three Jobs Survive AI as the UK Graduate Roles Sink

Bill Gates warns that AI is reshaping the UK job market, with only coders, energy experts, and biologists safe from automation. Graduate employment is at a record low, impacting young workers.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Oil price falls to pre-Iran war levels as more tankers exit strait of Hormuz

Stock markets on both sides of Atlantic up as concerns ease over prospect of another inflationary shock

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Pound under pressure as Sir Keir Starmer resignation speculation grows

The pound has already lost around 3% since February as Sir Keir’s premiership came under threat.

Evening Standard · Jun 22

Miners lift FTSE 100 while oil price heads lower

Events in the Middle East continue to dictate the mood in the markets.

Evening Standard · Jun 2

EasyJet says US takeover bid would be ‘highly opportunistic’

Airline’s shares hit highest level in three months as investment group Castlelake says it is considering offer

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1

Is Elon Musk the Richest Man in the World? Tesla CEO Set For Trillionaire Status As SpaceX Files Historic Market Debut

Elon Musk's SpaceX is set for a record-breaking IPO, potentially valuing the company at $1.75 trillion. This move could make Musk the world's first trillionaire, reshaping public markets.

International Business Times UK · May 22

Oil price gains and Westminster worry sink stocks

The FTSE 100 closed down 177.56 points, 1.7%, at 10,195.37.

Evening Standard · May 15

Mixed day for stocks as oil prices climb amid ongoing Iran-US deadlock

The continued stalemate between the US and Iran dashed investors’ hopes of an imminent peace deal and heightened concerns over oil supply disruption.

Evening Standard · May 11