Today’s markets: FTSE hits new high as US shuts down
Stock markets are continuing to ignore the US government shutdown, even though there remains no agreement in sight…
Today’s markets: Pound struggles after BoE warning
Not out of the woods: The Bank of England left rates on hold, with the message ‘move along,…
Today’s markets: All eyes on US jobs data
Markets have started brightly ahead of a key data day in the US, with the bond woes of…
Today’s markets: Tax bill sends shares soaring
Without a steer from the US, which is closed today for 4 July, European indices are trading down…
Today’s markets: Shares steady as Fed plays it cool
Stocks have rallied sharply as it looks like the Israel-Iran ceasefire holds up as US President Donald Trump…
Today’s markets: Rally loses steam as yields rise
Well, we expected US markets to pick up after the long weekend and boy did they deliver. A…
Today’s markets: FTSE enters the ‘consolidation phase’
The FTSE 100 is looking a bit livelier after Thursday’s rally, posting modest gains early Friday. The blue…
Today’s markets: Trade deals and rate cuts boost shares
Trade deal optimism seemed to be reflected in a positive move for stock markets, with European shares rising…
Today’s markets: Shares rise on tariff reprieves
I went to see the Minecraft movie over the weekend. In this, a frustrated man fulfils his lifelong…