Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The chances of the immediate involvement of US forces in the Israel-Iran conflict have receded after Donald Trump said he would make a decision…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK consumers are starting to lose some steam, as retail sales in May grew at their slowest pace in six months and the labour…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’There’s caution at the start of the week, as trade talks get underway in London to try to stem a bigger…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are in a holding pattern, with the FTSE 100 patiently waiting for a fresh catalyst to deliver the final push toward new all-time…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets have made another step in the right direction this morning, albeit a small one. The FTSE 100 opened a smidge higher, as investors…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets have opened with a small spring in their step, with the FTSE 100 up 0.25%. British American Tobacco and Pennon were among those…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The Footsie is struggling to cling onto ground as undercurrents of pessimism wash over markets and new fractures in the global…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The fizz of relief boosting stocks so far this week looks set to go a little flat, as a wait-and-see mood…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’A mood of cautious relief is spreading after the long weekend, amid hopes for more fruitful trade negotiations between the United…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Trump has made it clear that the EU is still out in the cold when it comes to trade negotiations and…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The growing mountain of US debt is causing ripples of worry across financial markets, with signs investors are baulking at financing…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 is on the back foot in early trade, as lower crude prices weigh on energy stocks. The better-than-expected…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Stocks stateside have gone on a run as more trade deals are inked, but the baton hasn’t been passed to the…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’There’s a swell of confidence at the start of the week. Hopes are high for significant deal between the US and…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “There’s a fresh sense of optimism in the air, with the FTSE 100 opening 0.3% higher as markets react to the latest trade news. The…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 was faltering earlier and looked set to take a breather from its winning streak but found more footing…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 took a pause from its winning streak in early trade but, as we’ve seen this week, it’s had…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “There’s a footloose feeling to the footsie, with the blue-chip index shrugging off global economic worries and heading higher on a…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’FTSE 100 has found its mojo to notch up best winning streak since January 2017. The Trump trade shock has subsided…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The Footsie had been on a winning streak, but it’s struggling to hang onto gains in early trade. Although the blue-chip…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown ‘’A mood of cautious optimism is hovering around European markets, despite the uncertainty surrounding US trade policy the effect on the…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE should see a spring in its step this morning after positive movements in European, Asian and North American markets. US stocks closed out a…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK and European markets are taking a breather this morning, with the FTSE 100 flat at the open after a strong showing yesterday. The investing…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Hopes for a reprieve in the trade war are leading to a small swell of investor confidence, with European markets set…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “There was no Easter surprise for European markets, opening with a cautious note this morning, taking cues from the broad risk-off sentiment spreading…