15 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets hit 10,000 points for first time as 2026 trading kicks off

FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets hit 10,000 points for first time as 2026 trading kicks off  Yahoo Finance UK

Events

65 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London market wobbles as stocks ride out shocks to notch stellar year

FTSE 100 LIVE: London market wobbles as stocks ride out shocks to notch stellar year  Yahoo Finance UK

Events

66 h. ago UK’s FTSE 100 share index records best year since 2009 – business live

UK’s FTSE 100 share index records best year since 2009 – business live  The Guardian

Politics

3 d. ago Minutes of latest Federal Reserve meeting reveal deep divide over interest rates

In an unusual turn, the central bank’s board debated over monetary policy before the latest quarter-point cutThe US Federal Reserve agreed to cut interest rates at its December meeting only after a deeply nuanced debate about the risks facing the US economy right now, according to minutes of the latest two-day session.Even some of those who supported the rate cut acknowledged “the decision was finely balanced or that they could have supported keeping the target range unchanged”, given the different risks facing the US economy, according to the minutes released on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show

Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead backed keeping the rate unchanged, minutes released Tuesday show, underscoring the divisions and uncertainty permeating the central bank

Politics

3 d. ago Dollar on track for steepest annual drop for almost a decade

Analysts say Federal Reserve rate cuts will push the US currency lower in 2026

Politics

9 d. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks flat as investors look for Santa rally

FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks flat as investors look for Santa rally  Yahoo Finance UK

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London market edges up as pound rallies in run

FTSE 100 LIVE: London market edges up as pound rallies in run-up to Christmas  Yahoo Finance UK

Politics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 23 December: Pets at Home appoints new CEO, sterling and gold rise

Pets At Home has ended its three-month search for a new boss with the appointment of former Waitrose managing director James Bailey.

Society

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 23 December: Gold extends record run, Pets at Home appoints new CEO

Pets At Home has ended its three-month search for a new boss with the appointment of former Waitrose managing director James Bailey.

Society

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 22 December: Gold price record but index falls, GDP slowdown confirmed

The UK economy is heading into 2026 with little momentum after figures showed GDP growth of just 0.1% in the third quarter.

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 22 December: GDP slowdown confirmed, gold price hits new record

The UK economy is heading into 2026 with little momentum after figures showed GDP growth of just 0.1% in the third quarter.

Economics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 19 December: WH Smith pressure continues, retail sales disappoint

Black Friday failed to lift the retail sector after figures for November today came in below expectations.

Events

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 19 December: Retail sales disappoint, WH Smith posts delayed results

Black Friday failed to lift the retail sector after figures for November today came in below expectations.

Politics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Currys surges after results beat, BP names first female CEO

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%.

Politics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 December: BP hires first female boss, Currys shares surge

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%.

Politics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Interest rates set to fall, BP appoints new CEO

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%.

Politics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 17 December: Stocks surge amid inflation cheer, interest rate set to fall

The rate of inflation fell far more quickly than expected last month, paving the way for another cut in interest rates tomorrow.

Economics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 17 December: Index rallies amid inflation cheer, interest rate set to fall

The rate of inflation fell far more quickly than expected last month paving the way for another cut in interest rates tomorrow.

Economics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 17 December: Inflation rate shows surprise fall, oil price steadies

The rate of inflation fell far more quickly than expected last month paving the way for another cut in interest rates tomorrow.

Economics