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US close: Tech stocks propel Nasdaq higher as S&P 500 nears record

Fri 19 December 2025 21:33

(Sharecast News) - US stocks put in decent gains on Friday, with strong performances in the tech sector resulting in another surge on the Nasdaq, while the S&P 500 neared its record high.

Europe close: Stocks higher after week of rate decisions

Fri 19 December 2025 15:33

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed higher on Friday in subdued trading as investors digested a heavy week of central bank decisions and the Bank of Japan's move to lift interest rates to their highest level in three decades.

US open: Major indices trade higher as inflation surprise fuels rate‑cut hopes

Fri 19 December 2025 13:37

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday as sentiment continued to be buoyed by Thursday's cooler-than-expected consumer price index reading.

Europe midday: Shares mixed as traders digest rate decisions

Fri 19 December 2025 11:37

(Sharecast News) - European shares slipped were mixed on Friday amid muted trade as investors assessed a raft of rate moves this week and the Bank of Japan's decision to lift rates to their highest level in 30 years.

London midday: FTSE flat after retail sales, borrowing data

Fri 19 December 2025 11:18

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales and borrowing figures.

Asia report: Markets rise as BoJ raises interest rates

Fri 19 December 2025 09:30

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets advanced on Friday, led by sharp gains in Japan after the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75%, the highest level since 1995, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters.

Europe open: Shares muted after rate calls; Nike woes hit Puma, Adidas

Fri 19 December 2025 08:08

(Sharecast News) - European shares slipped into the red at the open on Friday as investors assessed a raft of rate moves this week and the Bank of Japan's decision to lift rates to their highest level in 30 years.

London open: FTSE flat as investors mull retail sales, borrowing figures

Fri 19 December 2025 08:07

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales and borrowing figures.

London close: FTSE ends up after late-session rally; housebuilders slump

Fri 19 December 2025 07:36

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the black on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales and borrowing figures, having taken a leg higher in the afternoon.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall; retail sales, borowing figures in focus

Fri 19 December 2025 07:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest retail sales and borrowing figures.