Raspberry Pi led the FTSE 250 with an 11% gain, followed by SSP up 6.7% after UBS upgraded its recommendation to ‘buy’.

London stocks were higher at midday on Friday after fresh data showed stronger-than-expected growth across the UK services and manufacturing sectors in February. The flash UK composite purchasing ...

London stocks rose sharply on Tuesday as soft UK consumer inflation data reinforced expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates in March. The FTSE 100 gained 1.0% to a new record ...

FTSE 100 falls as Centrica and Rio Tinto weigh on miners, utilities, while AIM stocks rally. London shares were mostly lower on Thursday midday, with the FTSE 100 down 0.8% and the FTSE 250 off 0.4% ...

Gold recovers to $4,953 as geopolitical tensions and US economic data keep markets cautious and watchful. Gold made a modest recovery on Wednesday after dipping to $4,840, trading at $4,953 by 13:45 ...

Gold holds near $4,984 as geopolitical tensions and Fed uncertainty keep investors cautious and sidelined. Gold has shown very little movement by London lunchtime, remaining in a tight range following ...

Gold falls below $5,000 as US-Iran talks and key US economic data shape markets. Gold drifts below $5,000 as light holiday volumes and a firmer dollar keep pressure on prices. Silver slides to $74 per ...

FTSE 100 rises as NatWest buyback and defence shares boost gains, Pinewood plunges on withdrawal. London stocks ended Monday mixed in a thin session, with US markets closed for Washington’s Birthday.

Barclays shares rise as global turmoil fuels market volatility, boosting its trading profits and setting it apart from UK banking peers. Markets are jittery as Trump’s two-week deadline on possible US ...

FTSE 100 rises as Glencore–Rio merger talks lift miners, while Sainsbury’s slides after mixed Christmas trading. FTSE 100 dips as AB Foods, Tesco, and Shell disappoint; Ocado and Cerillion climb. FTSE ...

Gold hits new all‑time high above $4,600 as Fed uncertainty and weak US jobs fuel safe‑haven demand.

Gold steadies near $4,900 after sharp sell-off as markets calm and recovery gathers pace. Gold (XAU/USD) has stabilised after several volatile sessions and is edging back toward the $5,000 level ...