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US close: Stocks finish firmer despite biggest ADP payrolls decline since 2023

Wed 03 December 2025 22:25

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Wednesday, as investors weighed the prospect of a year‑end rally and digested key jobs data ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.

US open: Stocks mixed as ADP payrolls show biggest decline since 2023

Wed 03 December 2025 15:08

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday, as investors weighed the prospect of a year‑end rally and digested key jobs data ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.

Europe close: Stocks mixed as US-Russia talks end without progress

Wed 03 December 2025 15:03

(Sharecast News) - European equities closed mixed on Wednesday as high-stakes talks between US and Russian officials ended without progress on a potential Ukraine peace deal, tempering gains driven by upbeat economic data and corporate moves.

Europe midday: Shares hold gains ahead of US jobs data

Wed 03 December 2025 11:25

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened slightly higher on Wednesday as high-stakes Ukraine peace talks between US and Russian officials ended without agreement.

London midday: Stocks edge lower; UK services reading in focus

Wed 03 December 2025 11:01

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a reading on the UK services sector and eyed the latest US ADP employment numbers amid expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week.

Asia report: Japanese tech shares lead regional rally

Wed 03 December 2025 09:59

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific equities advanced on Wednesday, buoyed by a strong rally in Japanese technology shares and improved sentiment after US benchmarks climbed overnight.

London open: FTSE nudges lower; Sainsbury's, HSBC in the red

Wed 03 December 2025 08:09

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US ADP employment numbers amid expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week.

Europe open: Shares edge up as Ukraine peace talks stall; Inditex jumps

Wed 03 December 2025 08:06

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened slightly higher on Wednesday as high-stakes Ukraine peace talks between US and Russian officials ended without agreement.

London pre-open: FTSE set for steady start

Wed 03 December 2025 07:32

(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a steady start on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, amid expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve this month.

London close: Stocks nudge lower despite mining strength

Wed 03 December 2025 07:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a touch lower on Wednesday despite strength in the heavily-weighted mining sector.