^FTSE - FTSE 100
| Previous Close | 7,683.97 |
| Open | 7,683.97 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's Range | 7,647.88 - 7,705.80 |
| 52 Week Range | 6,866.90 - 7,903.50 |
| Avg. Volume | 853,185,152 |
- TheStreet.com•14 minutes ago
Stocks Weaken as Trump's Fed Rate Comments Open New Front in Global Trade War
U.S. dollar index falls more than 1.6% from Thursday's 52-week high after President says he's "not thrilled" with Fed tightening. China's PBOC fixed yuan at lowest level in 13 months as currencies move to center stage in trade war. Global stocks were mixed Friday, with modest gains in Asia offset by a weaker start in Europe, as investors continue to fixate on developments in trade disputes between the U.S. and China and comments from President Donald Trump that could suggest the dollar may by the next weapon in the White House's arsenal in the brewing trade war.
- Reuters•58 minutes ago
Defensive shares keep FTSE aloft
The UK's top share index held its ground on Friday, outperforming a broadly negative European market, as global trade uncertainty and political troubles closer to home spurred demand for defensive stocks and earnings filtered through. The blue chip FTSE 100 (.FTSE) index was up 0.1 percent at 7,694.98 points by 0916 GMT. The FTSE, dominated by companies with large foreign currency earnings, has found support from weakness in the pound, which has been on the backfoot this week amid signs of discord in Prime Minister Theresa May's party over her Brexit strategy.
- CNBC•5 hours ago
European stocks mixed amid earnings and Trump remarks about the Fed
In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Trump said he was “not happy” about rising interest rates. Fiat Chrysler has started the process to spin-off parts-maker Magneti Marelli. Shares in Europe hovered around the flatline in mid-morning deals on Friday following remarks from President Donald Trump about the Federal Reserve and amid further earnings.
- Bloomberg•6 hours ago
The U.K. Stock Market Isn't Paying Attention to Brexit Chatter
You couldn’t tell from looking at the stock market. With higher oil prices and still solid growth in earnings and the global economy, domestic investors have enough reasons to disregard the biggest cloud on the horizon -- the possibility of a Brexit that leaves the U.K. cut off from its most important commercial partner. “You don’t want to totally leave the U.K. because there is some good value,” said Leigh Himsworth, who manages Fidelity International’s U.K. stock funds from London.
Associated Press•7 hours agoAsian markets fall as China, US ready for more tariffs
Asian markets wobbled Friday on signs that China and the U.S. were preparing to impose more tariffs on each other's products. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225 lost 0.5 percent to 22,652.42 and South Korea's ...
- TheStreet.com•14 hours ago
Closing Bell: LIVE MARKETS BLOG
The Dow fell 0.53%, or 134 points to 25,065, while the S&P 500 fell 0.39%, or 11 points to 2,804, and the Nasdaq declined 0.37%, or 29 points to 7,825. The dollar was falling and gold was rising after President Trump complained of unfair currency manipulation by China and the EU in a wide-ranging interview with CNBC. During the interview, which is set to air in full Friday, Trump said, "You look at the euro.
- MarketWatch•18 hours ago
European stocks end off 1-month high as miners slide
European stock markets finish lower Thursday, pulling back from a one-month high as mining stocks track a selloff in the metal prices, and the latest round of earnings reports rolled out.
- Investing.com•18 hours ago
Stocks- Wall Street Falls on Trade Tensions
Investing.com – Wall Street was lower on Thursday as trade tensions resurfaced.The S&P 500 lost six points or 0.21% to 2,809.58 as of 9:42 AM ET (13:42 GMT) while the Dow decreased 57 points or 0.23% to 25,141.37 and tech heavy NASDAQ Composite was down 10 points or 0.13% to 7,844.27.Trade tensions continued after China said the White House was wrong to blame Chinese President Xi Jinping for blocking progress on a trade deal. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told CNBC that the U.S. President Donald Trump's trade strategy is not as disruptive as many describe. ...
- MarketWatch•18 hours ago
FTSE 100 scores third straight win after weak retail sales throw August rate hike into question
U.K. stocks ended higher on Thursday and the pound tumbled after disappointing British retail sales stoked speculation the Bank of England may refrain from hiking interest rates in August.
Reuters•18 hours agoEarnings in focus as FTSE finds support in weaker pound
By Danilo Masoni MILAN (Reuters) - Earnings updates were the main focus on Thursday as Britain's top share index inched higher, but it stayed within recent tight ranges as caution over the outcome of Brexit ...
- Reuters•20 hours ago
Sterling dives to 10-month low below $1.30, more weakness seen
Sterling dived below $1.30 for the first time in 10 months on Thursday, sent lower by weak economic data, a resurgent dollar and uncertainty about how Britain's approaching exit from the European Union will play out. Lacklustre retail sales data for June painted a picture of an economy struggling against the backdrop of stagnating wage growth, steady inflation figures and difficult Brexit negotiations. Escalating trade tensions, robust U.S. economic growth and a confident Federal Reserve have all boosted the greenback's appeal.
- Investing.com•21 hours ago
Stocks- U.S. Futures Fall Ahead of Earnings, Trade Tension Worry
Investing.com – U.S. futures pointed to a lower opening bell as earnings season and trade tensions continued to rattle investors.
Yahoo Finance Video•17 hours agoNYSE trader: Here's why stocks are down today
Matt Cheslock joins Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the latest market moves after the Dow is set to snap a 5-day winning streak.
- CNBC Videos•3 hours ago
European stocks lower after Trump criticizes the Fed
Shares in Europe traded lower following remarks from President Donald Trump about the Federal Reserve.
