Lloyds surged on earnings outlook, Centrica rose despite profit slump, BAE fell on US defence cuts, and Ferrexpo tumbled.
Gold hit a record high as Trump’s tariff threats fuelled safe-haven demand, despite Fed signals delaying U.S. interest rate cuts.
Trump’s tariff threats hit European auto stocks, UK inflation rose unexpectedly, Glencore slumped on weak results, while BAE Systems and Antofagasta gained.
Jet2 expects strong profits but warns of rising costs, later bookings, and margin pressure, causing shares to drop 9.4% in early trading.
HSBC (LSE: HSBA) has delivered a predictable mix of solid profits, a dividend hike, and another share buyback—moves that will please shareholders but won’t shock anyone paying attention. The bank’s ...
Gold hits a record high as Trump announced new tariffs, while markets awaited Fed minutes and key economic data for further direction.
Thames Water secures a £3bn loan to avoid collapse, but high costs and rising customer bills raise concerns over financial mismanagement.
UK wage growth remained strong, BoE warned of weak growth, IHG and BT slumped, while defence stocks gained on spending expectations.
Trump’s tariff tweets still move currencies, though less than before. Crypto remains unaffected, but potential tariffs on mining or stablecoins could change that.
Gold rises to $2,912 as investors seek safety amid tariffs and uncertainty. Futures up 0.7%, with Fed policy in focus.
London’s stock market faces setbacks as Unilever and Prudential look elsewhere, JD Sports struggles, gold prices surge, and Tesla battles BYD.
Gold rebounds after sharp decline as Trump's new tariff threats and weak US retail data boost safe-haven appeal.