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London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors eye Fed rate announcement
08 Dec, 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors eyed this week's policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.US close: S&P 500 inches closer to record high after PCE data
05 Dec, 2025 23:59
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished with mild gains on Friday but ended the week firmly higher as interest rate cut speculation continues to prop up equity markets, with the S&P 500 settling just inches below all-time highs.Europe close: Stocks mixed ahead of next week's Fed meeting
05 Dec, 2025 15:07
(Sharecast News) - European shares ended mixed on Friday as investors positioned for next week's Federal Reserve meeting, where expectations have solidified around a 25 basis point interest rate cut.US open: Stocks trade higher ahead of delayed PCE reading
05 Dec, 2025 13:54
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday as investors continued to await the released of September's long-delayed personal consumption expenditures price index.Asia report: Nikkei slides as Japan household spending contracts
05 Dec, 2025 12:48
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Friday after a subdued session on Wall Street, where the major US averages ended without clear direction.Europe midday: Shares hold gains with eyes on Fed meeting next week
05 Dec, 2025 12:00
(Sharecast News) - European shares were in upbeat mood on Friday as investors looked ahead to next week's Federal Reserve meeting with bets increasing on a 25 basis point cut in interest rates.London midday: FTSE touch firmer ahead of US inflation print
05 Dec, 2025 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade just a smidgen higher by midday, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading.Europe open: Shares rise as eyes turn to Fed rate call next week; Ocado jumps
05 Dec, 2025 08:15
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened in upbeat mood on Friday as investors looked ahead to next week's Federal Reserve meeting with bets increasing on a 25 basis point cut in interest rates.London close: Stocks end down as investors mull US inflation print
05 Dec, 2025 07:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Friday's session in the red even as the latest US inflation print underpinned expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week.London open: Stocks edge up ahead of US inflation reading; Ocado surges
05 Dec, 2025 07:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading.
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