FTSE 100

FTSE 100 was flat as weak US data hit sentiment, while UK retail sales rose. Banks gained, and Poolbeg Pharma plunged.

Lloyds surged on earnings outlook, Centrica rose despite profit slump, BAE fell on US defence cuts, and Ferrexpo tumbled.

Trump’s tariff threats hit European auto stocks, UK inflation rose unexpectedly, Glencore slumped on weak results, while BAE Systems and Antofagasta gained.

UK wage growth remained strong, BoE warned of weak growth, IHG and BT slumped, while defence stocks gained on spending expectations.

Defence stocks surged on European spending plans, Trump engaged Putin in Ukraine talks, and Lloyds faced uncertainty over car finance litigation.

The FTSE 100 showed uncertainty, with mixed sector performances and subdued trade volumes, while U.S. markets anticipated a decline.

FTSE 100 achieves record due to strong energy sector; US inflation rise impacts stocks, influences Federal Reserve policy.

FTSE Climbs on rate cut hopes amid inflation heat; GSK Soars 7.6%. US trade gap widens.

FTSE 100 dips as trade tensions rattle markets; sterling gains. Entain jumps on BetMGM outlook, Vodafone slumps. US job data fuels rate cut bets. GSK, PMIs in focus.

London stocks climb amid US tech recovery and Trump's protectionist stance on semiconductors, whilst SSP and Wickes lead mid-cap surge.