FTSE 100 up in quiet trading as defence stocks rise - Defence stocks were higher after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Britain must ‘go faster’ on defence spending.

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Feb 17 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 closed at a new peak on Tuesday, as signs of a cooling British labour market raised hopes of an interest rate cut next month, while a drop ...

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London's blue-chip index scaled to a new record of over 10,500 points, but it was bittersweet as it was boosted by Schroders, ...

It was a slow start to the week as the Lunar New Year holiday in Asia ‌and Presidents’ Day in the US made for thin trading.

European stocks closed higher on the second trading day of the week, driven by a recovery in global markets and ...

Oil prices slipped in early trading ahead of direct talks between the U.S. and Iran in Geneva later on Tuesday, while the ...

The FTSE 100 benchmark of the London Stock Exchange is trading close to the flatline on Thursday, diverging from the positive trend in broader European markets.

Sentiment remains weak and the FTSE 100 benchmark of the London Stock Exchange is trading close to the flatline on Friday. The index ...

European stocks opened in higher territory Wednesday as investors in the region await further earnings reports.

US equity, bond markets shuttered for Presidents Day, though futures tied to equities rose in Europe. Lunar New Year closed trading floors in China, South Korea ...