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US close: Stocks little changed, but S&P 500 nears record high

Thu 04 December 2025 22:05

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished little changed on Thursday as speculation continued to ramp up ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting, though the third straight gain for the S&P 500 sent the index to its highest level since late October.

London close: Stocks snap three-day losing streak, but gains limited

Thu 04 December 2025 16:14

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks inched higher on Thursday after a relatively subdued day on financial markets, as hopes continue to rise about an interest-rate cut in the US.

Europe close: Carmakers lead rally amid 'fractured' sentiment

Thu 04 December 2025 16:04

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed higher on Thursday, with carmakers in focus after US president Donald Trump pledged to roll back environmental standards and allow greater sales of more polluting fossil fuel vehicles.

US open: Stocks little changed as jobless claims hit three‑year low, rate cut hopes remain

Thu 04 December 2025 13:48

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were little changed early on Thursday as investors continued to weigh the likelihood of a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve following weaker‑than‑expected private payrolls data.

Europe midday: Auto shares motor as Trump wants higher emissions

Thu 04 December 2025 12:02

(Sharecast News) - European shares were up on Thursday morning with car makers in focus after US President Donald Trump decided to lower environmental standards and allow more polluting fossil fuel vehicles.

Asia report: Most markets rise on Fed rate cut hopes

Thu 04 December 2025 11:12

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly advanced on Thursday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street after weaker US jobs data bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week.

London midday: Stocks turn higher amid US rate cut expectations; Trustpilot tanks

Thu 04 December 2025 10:48

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged into the black by midday on Thursday as investors mulled results from the likes of SSP and AJ Bell, amid rising expectations of a US rate cut next week.

Europe open: Auto makers in focus as Trump plans to lower environmental rules

Thu 04 December 2025 10:31

(Sharecast News) - European shares were up on Thursday morning with car makers in focus after US President Donald Trump decided to lower environmental standards and allow more polluting fossil fuel vehicles.

London open: FTSE nudges lower; SSP jumps on review

Thu 04 December 2025 10:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled results from the likes of SSP and AJ Bell, amid rising expectations of a US rate cut next week.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise after Wall Street gains

Thu 04 December 2025 10:04

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street and solid gains for Japan's Nikkei, which was up 2.3%.