Insurers, Spirax Drag Down UK's FTSE 100 Index

Insurers, Spirax drag down UK's FTSE 100 index

(This story has been corrected to say that the US inflation is due on Wednesday, not later in the day, in bullet five). Reporting by Anand Gopal and Sruthi ...

FTSE 100 near record highs, but $90 oil could change the picture fast

The FTSE 100 edged lower on Wednesday as another rise in oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions kept investors cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report. London’s blue-chip index traded around 10,830 in early dealings, extending this week’s subdued run after falling 0.17% on Tuesday. The move left the FTSE 100 below its July record near 10,991, even as the broader European market continued to hover close to all-time highs. Germany’s D…

Why Is the UK Stock Market Down Today? FTSE 100 Slips as Middle East Tensions and Higher Oil Prices Weigh on Sentiment

UK stocks opened slightly lower today with the FTSE 100 down 0.14% as Strait of Hormuz tensions, rising oil prices and caution ahead of US inflation data weighed on investor sentiment. The post Why Is the UK Stock Market Down Today? FTSE 100 Slips as Middle East Tensions and Higher Oil Prices Weigh on Sentiment appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.

FTSE 100 dips with Middle East in focus, Spirax sinks

The FTSE 100 was lower on Tuesday as equities continued to trade cautiously amid geopolitical uncertainty and higher-than-desired oil prices. Declines in London’s leading stocks were measured, reflecting a market seeking the next catalyst rather than being overly concerned about the landscape. The FTSE 100 was trading down 0.2% at the time of writing. “Oil […] The post FTSE 100 dips with Middle East in focus, Spirax sinks appeared first on UK In…

FTSE 100 futures point to modestly lower open

FTSE 100 Set to Edge Lower as Oil Nears $88 on Iran Tensions The FTSE 100 is expected to open slightly lower on Tuesday, with Middle East tensions continuing toRead More...