FTSE 100 falls on weak oil and metals prices
The FTSE 100 retreated 74.52 points to 10,048.21, weighed down by falling oil and precious metals prices. Defence stocks gained amid geopolitical tensions. Discover the full market analysis.
The FTSE 100 retreated 74.52 points to 10,048.21, weighed down by falling oil and precious metals prices. Defence stocks gained amid geopolitical tensions. Discover the full market analysis.
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The FTSE 100's historic breach of 10,000 points was a prime chance for Rachel Reeves and the London Stock Exchange to promote investing. Why did they let it pass?
As AI investment hits $400bn, experts warn the 'unit economics' don't add up. A market correction could slash UK GDP and cost the Treasury £16bn. Read the full analysis.
The FTSE 100 index surged past the 10,000-point milestone on its first day of 2026 trading, setting a new intraday record. Discover the market drivers and expert analysis for the year ahead.
The FTSE 100 index of top UK companies surged past 10,000 points for the first time ever on the first trading day of 2026. Discover what this historic rally means for investors and the UK economy.
The FTSE 100 surged past 10,000 points for the first time ever on its first trading day of 2026. Discover what this historic rally means for UK investors and pensions.
The UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past 10,000 points for the first time, capping a stellar year with over 20% growth. Discover what drove the rally and the outlook for 2026.
The UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past the 10,000-point milestone for the first time ever, capping a stellar year with over 20% growth. Discover what drove the rally and the outlook for UK markets.
London's FTSE 100 index has smashed through the 10,000-point barrier for the first time ever, marking a historic start to 2026. Discover the stocks driving this rally and what it means for UK markets.
London's FTSE 100 index has smashed through the 10,000-point barrier for the first time ever, marking a historic start to 2026. Discover the sectors driving this monumental rally.
The UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past the 10,000-point milestone, hitting a record intraday high. Discover what's driving this historic rally and what it means for investors.
The UK's FTSE 100 index surged 21.5% in 2025, its strongest annual performance since 2009, outperforming major US and European rivals. Discover the sectors that drove the growth.
The FTSE 100 surged 21.5% in 2025, its strongest performance since the 2009 recovery, led by mining, defence, and finance shares. Discover the key drivers and market outlook.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Octopus Energy sells a minority stake in its Kraken Technologies software arm, valuing it at £6.4bn and paving the way for a potential stock market flotation. Read the full details.
The FTSE 100 edged lower in subdued post-Christmas trade, while the FTSE 250 gained on news of a £543 million takeover of International Personal Finance. Get the full market wrap.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
The FTSE 100 closed lower on Monday as business surveys point to a disappointing year for private sector growth. Gold hits a new record high while US equities rally. Read the full market analysis.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Shoppers in North Shields and Bolton are furious as B&Q and Morrisons replace Christmas stock with Easter items months early. Discover the backlash and retailer responses.
US stocks tumble as Nvidia and AI stocks plummet on bubble concerns. Fed rate cut uncertainty adds to market pressure. Key analysis for UK investors.
Wall Street faces dramatic sell-off as employment data reveals widespread hiring freezes and rising layoffs across major US corporations, sparking recession fears.
Investment legend Warren Buffett makes dramatic $13 billion stock exit while sounding alarm on market 'casino' behaviour. Discover what the Berkshire Hathaway chief's moves mean for your investments.
The prominent founder behind a UK stock market exchange makes dramatic relocation to Dubai, citing post-Brexit regulatory burdens and Britain's declining competitiveness as key reasons for departure.
Major UK tinned food producer Princes, owner of popular tuna brands, announces plans for potential London IPO that could value the business at hundreds of millions and reshape the grocery sector.
London's FTSE 100 faces significant pressure as Auto Trader suffers its worst day since 2022 and Moonpig shares crash 25% amid profit warnings and economic concerns.
Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett, known for her progressive stance, faces scrutiny over undisclosed stock trades that appear to contradict her public political positions, raising questions about transparency in Washington.