US markets gatecrash European party
High-flying European shares were brought crashing back down to earth on Friday as UK markets dropped on worries over the coronavirus.
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Markets nervous over second wave fears and US-EU trade talks showdown
Warnings from the US over coronavirus and its future trading relations with Europe were enough to scare investors and send markets tumbling on Wednesday.
Markets jump on positive services data and FTSE 100 reshuffle confirmed
Markets closed the day out in positive territory as traders welcomed a series of encouraging data from China, the eurozone and the UK that showed the service sector was recovering.
Markets end day higher amid positive noises between US and China
European markets ended the day in the green as their cousins across the pond shrugged off unrest in cities across the US.
Market lower despite better economic data
London’s top shares took a tumble on Thursday as a bad day for British banks was largely offset by a good showing for the country’s airlines.
FTSE jumps as City traders welcome Chancellor’s furlough plan
The FTSE bounced as traders welcomed the Chancellor’s plans to extend the Government’s furlough scheme.
Global markets jump as countries ease lockdown measures
Global markets closed higher after traders were buoyed by news that some countries are set to ease their current lockdown measures.
Oil recovery helps boost FTSE 100
The London Stock Exchange relies heavily on its major oil players to help its leading index move.
Brent oil collapses after rout in US oil markets
A rout in global oil markets continued on Tuesday, as traders in Europe caught up with extraordinary events in the US on Monday evening.
Central bank action boosts markets despite jobs uncertainty
A massive stimulus package in the US excited markets on Thursday as the trading week ended on a high.
FTSE 100 rallies after Bernie Sanders drops US presidential bid
A late rally after the news that Bernie Sanders would pull out of the race to be US President was not enough to erase the impact of a soaring pound on the FTSE 100.
Markets enjoy second day of growth as virus fears ease
Investors remained positive on Tuesday as markets continued the strong momentum from Monday, as small signs that the coronavirus pandemic is cooling slightly in the hardest-hit European countries.
FTSE looks up as Covid-19 optimism and oil drop boosts travel firms
Global markets opened the week in positive territory as investors cheered signs that the number of coronavirus cases may be stabilising.