^FTSE - FTSE 100
| Previous Close | 7,610.70 |
| Open | 7,610.70 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's Range | 7,563.52 - 7,637.35 |
| 52 Week Range | 6,734.00 - 7,727.50 |
| Avg. Volume | 680,421,380 |
- Reuters
Housebuilders lead FTSE 100 bounce as China virus fears ease
The main index edged up 0.1%, with Berkeley jumping 5% to a record high and an index of homebuilders hitting its highest level since October 2017. The FTSE 250 was flat by 0915 GMT. Many global markets held firm as Chinese authorities ramped up efforts to control the outbreak of the coronavirus, which is being likened to the 2002-2003 spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and has already led to nine deaths.
- Investing.com
Premarket London: EasyJet Raises Revenue Guidance; Dixons Mixed Christmas Sales
Investing.com - Here is a summary from the most important regulatory news releases from the London Stock Exchange ahead of the UK market open on Tuesday 21 January. Please refresh for updates for UK market news from the LSE’s RNS on individual UK shares from FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and FTSE All-Share.
- Investing.com
Premarket London: Intu to Raise Capital; Anglo American to Buy Sirius Minerals
Investing.com - Here is a summary from the most important regulatory news releases from the London Stock Exchange ahead of the UK market open on Monday 20 January. Please refresh for updates for UK market news from the LSE’s RNS on individual UK shares from FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and FTSE All-Share.
- FX Empire
The Week Ahead: Monetary Policy in Focus, with the PBoC, BoJ, BoC, and the ECB in Action
It’s a big week on the monetary policy front, with stats also to influence…
- FX Empire
European Shares Higher; Energy Costs Boost Euro Zone Inflation
Eurostat also confirmed its earlier estimate that month-on-month prices in the 19 countries sharing the Euro rose 0.3%.
- Reuters
FTSE 100 hits five-month high on China GDP and weak pound
The exporter-heavy index surged 0.9%, boosted by miners , as China's 2019 growth came in within Beijing's target range and signalled an improvement in business sentiment following a de-escalation of the trade war with the United States.
- Investing.com
Premarket London: Rio Tinto Production Slips; Premier Foods Posts Sweet Q3 Numbers
By Pauline Thomas
- FX Empire
Phase One In The Bag, Retail Sales Rise, Traders Remain Cautious
Global markets are mixed following the signing of the Phase One Trade deal.
- Reuters
FTSE 100 falls behind Europe as earnings disappoint
The FTSE 100 drifted in and out of the red but ended 0.4% lower, underperforming the STOXX 600 which added 0.2%. The FTSE 250 , however, eked out a 0.04% gain, helped by a strengthening of the pound as well as an 8% leap in Wood Group after the oilfield services provider forecast higher 2019 core earnings. Education company Pearson sank 9% to the bottom of the FTSE 100 and hit its lowest level since October 2008 after saying earnings would be lower due to sharp declines in sales at its U.S. higher education business.
- Investing.com
Premarket London: Pearson Revenue Flat, CFO Departs; Whitbread Sales Dip
Investing.com - Here is a summary from the most important regulatory news releases from the London Stock Exchange ahead of the UK market open on Thursday 16 January. Please refresh for updates for UK market news from the LSE’s RNS on individual UK shares from FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and FTSE All-Share.
- FX Empire
2020 Kicks off with US-Iran and Climate Change Crisis
Extreme weather conditions, raging bushfires and tensions with Iran have been the dominant themes making headlines. While geopolitical risks bring periodic bouts of volatility, heightened discussions on climate change may reshape the investment landscape quicker than anticipated. The climate risk is calling for sustainable investment. Eyes are now on the trade deal!
