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Europe close: Markets mixed ahead of key rate decisions

Mon 08 December 2025 15:24

(Sharecast News) - European stocks closed mixed but little changed on Monday as investors looked ahead to this week's US Federal Reserve policy decision, where markets broadly expect a 25-basis point interest rate cut.

US open: Dow slips, Nasdaq gains as Fed cut hopes linger

Mon 08 December 2025 13:48

(Sharecast News) - Major indices began the week on uneven footing as market participants continued to look ahead to the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's two-day monetary policy meeting later in the week.

Europe midday: Shares flat as investors eye Fed policy meeting

Mon 08 December 2025 11:35

(Sharecast News) - European stocks were flat at midday on Monday as traders and investors turned their attention to the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision this week which is widely expected to result in a 25-basis point cut in interest rates.

London midday: FTSE flat as investors eye Fed announcement

Mon 08 December 2025 11:04

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Monday as investors eyed this week's policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve amid expectations of a 25 basis point cut, with key UK data releases also due.

Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of RBA, Fed decisions

Mon 08 December 2025 09:38

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific equities traded mixed on Monday as investors assessed China's latest trade figures while anticipating the Reserve Bank of Australia's two-day policy meeting, which begins this week.

Europe open: Lacklustre start with all eyes on Fed

Mon 08 December 2025 08:28

(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened lower on Monday as traders and investors turned their attention to the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision this week which is widely expected to result in a 25-basis point cut in interest rates.

London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of Fed announcement, UK data

Mon 08 December 2025 08:06

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday as investors eyed this week's policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve amid expectations of a 25 basis point cut, with key UK data releases also due.

London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors eye Fed rate announcement

Mon 08 December 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.

London close: FTSE dips as investors eye Fed announcement; Unilever slumps

Mon 08 December 2025 07:09

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Monday as investors eyed this week's policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve amid expectations of a 25 basis point cut, with key UK data releases also due.

US close: S&P 500 inches closer to record high after PCE data

Fri 05 December 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.