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London midday: FTSE dips into the red as investors mull construction data
Mon 06 July 2026 11:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Monday as investors mulled an uninspiring reading on the UK construction sector, but easyJet powered ahead as it agreed to a sweetened takeover approach from private equity firm Castlel
London close: FTSE ends up, gold rises as Fed rate hike fears ease
Fri 03 July 2026 16:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Friday after the latest US non-farm payrolls tempered US rate cut expectations, but gains were unspectacular as a survey showed the UK private sector shrank again in June, with trade quiet as Wall Street was cl
Europe close: Stocks end turbulent week on a high
Fri 03 July 2026 13:50
(Sharecast News) - European shares managed a positive finish on Friday after an earlier rally took the Stoxx 600 to a fresh intraday high, as a weaker-than-expected US jobs report reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
Europe midday: Shares pare gains after Stoxx hits fresh high
Fri 03 July 2026 11:24
(Sharecast News) - European shares pared gains at midday on Friday after a morning rally that saw the Stoxx 600 hit a fresh intra-day high as a weaker-than-expected US jobs market report reduced the chances of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve.