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London pre-open: Stocks to gain ahead of expected BoE rate cut

Thu 08 May 2025 07:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday following a positive session in the US, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the Bank of England.

US close: Stocks lifted by Powell's steady hand, tariff talks

Wed 07 May 2025 23:52

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks finished higher on Wednesday as a calm and measured statement from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell eased fears, along with increased optimism regarding trade talks between the US and China.

Europe close: Stocks decline as Fed jitters prompt profit-taking

Wed 07 May 2025 17:12

(Sharecast News) - European stock markets fell for the second straight day on Wednesday as nervousness ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting prompted investors to take profits following the recent rally.

London close: FTSE snaps 16-day win streak ahead of Fed

Wed 07 May 2025 15:05

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Wednesday, with the top-flight index snapping a 16-day winning streak as investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision weighed on sentiment.

US open: Stocks higher ahead of FOMC decision

Wed 07 May 2025 14:00

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday on the back of fresh trade news as investors looked ahead to the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.

London midday: FTSE rally loses steam as pharma, telecoms stocks fall

Wed 07 May 2025 11:38

(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 was on track to snap a 16-day winning streak on Wednesday as investors showed caution ahead of a central bank meeting in the US, with heavy losses in the telecoms and pharma sectors weighing on the index.

Europe midday: Shares lower ahead of Fed decision

Wed 07 May 2025 11:30

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell on Wednesday as investors digested the latest moves in US-China trade talks and awaited an interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve.

Asia report: Markets rise on hopes for US-China trade talks

Wed 07 May 2025 10:04

(Sharecast News) - Markets across the Asia-Pacific region mostly advanced on Tuesday after Chinese authorities announced broad policy measures aimed at boosting economic growth.

London open: Stocks down as trade and geopolitics overshadow Fed meet

Wed 07 May 2025 09:38

(Sharecast News) - Stocks in the UK were weaker on Wednesday despite news that US and Chinese officials would meet at the weekend to de-escalate the trade war and Beijing announced new policy stimulus.

Europe open: Shares lower with eyes on Fed, US-Sino trade talks

Wed 07 May 2025 08:26

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell at the open on Wednesday as investors digested the latest moves in US-China trade talks and awaited an interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve.