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London close: Stocks gain as bond yields ease, but political uncertainty remains

Thu 14 May 2026 16:22

(Sharecast News) - London's stock market pushed higher for the second straight session on Thursday, helped by a calmer day on bond markets and a strong start on Wall Street, where a resurgence in AI positivity propelled US indices to new records.

Europe close: Stocks rise as investors watch Trump-Xi summit

Thu 14 May 2026 16:02

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed higher on Thursday as investors focused on the US-China summit and continuing political turmoil in the UK, while oil prices eased.

US open: Stocks higher with Trump-Xi talks in focus

Thu 14 May 2026 14:46

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Thursday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite looked set to build upon yesterday's fresh record closes.

London midday: FTSE ticks higher, bond markets calmer

Thu 14 May 2026 11:10

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen by midday on Thursday, while bond markets regained some poise as investors weighed up solid GDP figures against an expected leadership challenge for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Europe midday: Shares extend gains despite UK turmoil

Thu 14 May 2026 10:56

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Thursday, with the US-China summit and continuing UK political turmoil in focus.

Asia report: Markets mixed as Trump meets with Xi

Thu 14 May 2026 10:45

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Thursday as investors looked to a high-stakes meeting between US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for signals on the future of US-China relations and global trade.

Asia report: Markets mixed as Trump meets with Xi

Thu 14 May 2026 10:45

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Thursday as investors looked to a high-stakes meeting between US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for signals on the future of US-China relations and global trade.

Europe open: Stoxx up with eyes on US-China summit, UK turmoil

Thu 14 May 2026 08:03

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday, with the US-China summit and continuing UK political turmoil in focus.

London open: FTSE little changed after GDP as politics dominate

Thu 14 May 2026 08:01

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK growth figures, with all eyes still firmly on the political landscape as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a leadership challenge.

London pre-open: FTSE to rise as politics dominate; GDP in focus

Thu 14 May 2026 07:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday as attention remained firmly on UK politics, and as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures and eyed Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping.