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FTSE 100 climbs as investors eye US rate cut

The FTSE 100 gained 0.2% on Thursday, with investor optimism for a US interest rate cut outweighing news of the UK construction sector's sharpest contraction in over five years. Discover the market movers and key data.

UK Markets React to Reeves' £26bn Tax Budget

FTSE 100 climbs and pound strengthens as Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a 'tolerable' Budget with £26bn in tax rises to bolster fiscal headroom against future economic shocks.

UK stocks climb amid Budget tax relief rumours

London markets rallied as banking stocks surged on reports Chancellor Rachel Reeves will spare banks from tax hikes in Wednesday's Budget. The FTSE 100 gained 0.8% while the pound strengthened to $1.3183.

FTSE 100 Rises Despite Economic Headwinds

London's FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday despite disappointing retail figures and rising government borrowing. Discover how markets reacted ahead of next week's Budget.

FTSE 100 up 0.2% despite mixed US jobs figures

London's FTSE 100 snapped five-day losing streak, climbing 20 points to 9,527.65. Games Workshop and Halma surged while US jobs data tempered gains. Read full market analysis.

Nvidia's AI Boom Sparks £200bn Stock Market Rally

Nvidia's 62% sales surge to £43.6bn dispels AI bubble fears, triggering a global £200bn stock market recovery. Discover how the tech giant's results are reshaping investor confidence.

Tech Fears Trigger European Stock Market Sell-Off

European stocks plunged amid tech overvaluation fears and interest rate uncertainty. The FTSE 100 dropped 1.3% as investors await pivotal Nvidia earnings. Discover the full market impact.

Global Markets Plunge on AI Stock Worries

Fears over inflated AI stock prices spark a worldwide market rout, dragging the FTSE 100 down. The CNN Fear & Greed Index hits 'extreme fear'. Discover the full impact.

Ultrarunner Jennings breaks 100-mile world record

Donegal's Caitriona Jennings breaks women's 100-mile world record in 12:37:04, revealing how ultrarunning brings 'huge sense of achievement' and encouraging more women to try extreme distances.

George Osborne in running for HSBC chairman

Former Chancellor George Osborne is reportedly a candidate to become the next chairman of banking giant HSBC. Discover the details of this surprising potential appointment.

Reeves Tax U-Turn Sees £26bn FTSE Wipe-Out

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' income tax reversal sparks market sell-off, wiping £26bn from shares and raising mortgage fears. Discover the full Budget fallout.

Policewoman sets 733 pull-up record, faces online trolls

Queensland police officer Jade Henderson broke the Guinness World Record with 733 pull-ups in an hour, only to be met with baseless steroid accusations from online trolls. Discover her inspiring story of resilience.

FTSE 100 Hits Record High on US Shutdown Optimism

The FTSE 100 surged to a new all-time peak, closing at 9,787.15, driven by growing optimism that the US government shutdown could end this week. Discover the market movers and expert analysis.

Primark Splits from ABF in Corporate Shakeup

Associated British Foods announces historic separation of its fast-fashion giant Primark from its food operations, creating two independent FTSE 100 companies in landmark restructuring.

FTSE 100 Plummets in Global Market Rout

London's FTSE 100 index suffers significant losses as global markets tumble, with mining and banking stocks leading the downturn amid economic uncertainty.

OPEC pauses oil output hikes as prices surge

Global oil markets face turbulence as OPEC+ unexpectedly pauses planned output increases, sending prices soaring while UK manufacturing activity contracts sharply.

M&S shares suffer worst day since pandemic

Marks & Spencer shares experienced their sharpest decline since March 2020 after the retail bellwether warned of weaker profits, sending shockwaves through the UK retail sector.

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