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London close: Stocks fall back, financials retreat on uncertainty in Italy
London stocks tumbled back to around where they started the week on Friday, after disappointing GDP figures and with the financial sector leading the downside amid the prospect of a clash between Brussels and Rome over Italy's budget.
London midday: GDP disappointment and Italy worries knock shares
London stocks tumbled back to around where they started the week by midday on Friday, after disappointing GDP figures and with the financial sector leading the downside amid the prospect of a clash over Italy's budget.
London open: Financials lead Footsie lower over Italy budget worries
London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday, with the financial sector leading the downside amid the prospect of a clash over Italy's budget.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 called lower despite US rally
London stocks are expected to edge lower in early trade on Friday, after a mixed session in Asia but a positive day for Wall Street.
London close: FTSE climbs on rising dollar, falling yields
London stocks roused themselves from a small early slump on Thursday, edging towards a five-week high thanks to the pound weakening and oil prices remaining strong.
London midday: Shares pick up as dollar gains on hawkish Fed
London stocks roused themselves from a small early slump on Thursday, helped by a slip in the pound and strong oil prices.
London open: Footsie slips as dollar gains on hawkish Fed
London's equity benchmark was little moved in early trading on Thursday, after a slip in the pound helped provide support after a weak finish for Wall Street overnight and mixed Asia session.
London pre-open: Shares to slide despite softer pound
London shares are expected to fall on Thursday, mirroring a slip in Wall Street overnight that traders expect to override another dip in the pound.
London close: Shares hold ground ahead of Fed call
London stocks had a lethargic Wednesday session, in line with most European bourses, as traders sat on their hands ahead of the Federal Reserve rates announcement later.
London midday: Blue chips pick up as sterling softens
London's blue chip stocks climbed out of their early stupor by midday on Wednesday, but remained relatively flat as sterling and oil prices softened and many traders sat on their hands ahead of the Federal Reserve rates announcement later.
London open: Airlines lead Footsie lower as Fed eyed
Low-flying airlines led London stocks lower in early trading on Monday amid elevated oil prices and as many traders sat on their hands ahead of the Federal Reserve rates announcement later.
London pre-open: Stocks set for soft start ahead of Fed call
London stocks are expected to dip slightly at Wednesday's open after a mixed session on Wall Street ahead of the Federal Reserve's rates decision.
London close: Oilers lift Footsie to month's highest close
London's blue chip benchmark ended at its highest level this month thanks to a strong showing from retailer Next while the surge in oil prices helped BP and Shell but hit easyJet and British Airways owner IAG.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as oil giants, retailers rally
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday thanks to a strong showing from retailer Next and the oil majors, although worries about the US-China trade conflict remained.
London open: Next boosts retailers but trade worries remain
London stocks nudged a touch higher in early trade on Tuesday as the retail sector was boosted by a guidance upgrade from Next, but gains were limited amid ongoing concerns about the US-China trade conflict.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower amid trade worries; Next raises guidance
London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Tuesday amid ongoing worries about the trade conflict between the US and China.
London close: Stocks slip on trade concerns
London stocks finished lower on Monday, as miners slipped on China's withdrawal from trade talks, but oil prices hit a four-year high and Sky surged after Comcast outbid Fox for the broadcaster.
London midday: Footsie falls despite crude oil surge
London stocks edged lower as Monday wore on, as miners slipped on China's withdrawal from trade talks, but oil prices hit a four-year high and Sky surged after Comcast outbid Fox for the broadcaster.
London open: Stocks edge lower but Sky bucks trend on Comcast deal
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as fresh US-China trade tariffs kicked in, but Sky bucked the trend after Comcast outbid Fox for the broadcaster.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower amid trade worries; Comcast outbids Fox for Sky
London stocks were set for a weaker open on Monday as worries about trade resurface.