FTSE 100 Live 19 February: Index record run to continue, Centrica profit falls - ...

OPEN The FTSE 100 was expected to open 28.8 points higher ahead of the bell on Thursday, after wrapping up the previous session 1.23% stronger at 10,686.18.

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Asian shares are higher after U.S. stocks advanced, led by computer chip giant Nvidia. Markets in Greater China were closed for Lunar New Year holidays, while some others reopened for trading.

The U.S. stock market ticked higher, led by its most influential stock, Nvidia. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Wednesday and pulled closer to its all-time high set late last month. The Dow Jones ...

FTSE 100 climbs 130 points to 10,686 Inflation eases to further raise BoE rate cut hopes BAE Systems and Glencore lead risers after results Miners rise as metals prices rally 5.05pm: Another record ...

FTSE 100 climbs 142 points to 10,699 Inflation eases to further raise BoE rate cut hopes BAE Systems and Glencore lead risers after results Miners rise as metals prices rally 3.24pm: US stocks improve ...

U.S. stocks are mixed, as investors try to balance both the upsides and potential downsides of the rush into artificial-intelligence technology. The S&P 50 rose 0.1% Wednesday. The Dow Jones ...

FTSE 100 climbs 112 points to 10,668 BAE Systems and Glencore lead risers after results Inflation eases to further raise BoE rate cut hopes 1.07pm: US futures edge higher, as rotation flagged Wall ...

The annual rate of inflation has fallen to its lowest level since March, opening the door to another interest rate cut next month.