Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “When it comes to global trade right now the only certainty is uncertainty. Just a day after US courts halted the lion’s…
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Market Report: Legal challenge to Trump tariffs and tech earnings lift investors’ spirits
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The Footsie looks set for a strong start after the US Court of International Trade ruled Donald Trump did not have the…
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…
Figures from the HL Savings & Resilience Barometer, January 2025: HL Savings and Resilience Barometer | January 2025 | HL Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “How much control…
Market update: chill winds whistle through stocks after Trump’s latest tariff threats
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…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The Footsie has that Friday feeling and looks set to end the week in an upbeat fashion, rising nearly 30 points at…
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…
Market report: Hot UK inflation, Middle East tensions rise and M&S updates on cyber attack
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has struggled to cling onto gains as investors get to grips with hotter-than expected Uk inflation figures and…
Market report: Hopes for Ukraine ceasefire, China’s lending stimulus and Greggs firms up flaky sales
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Renewed hopes for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, combined with another wave of stimulus for China’s economy has provided optimism…
Market report: US credit rating downgrade sparks pessimism while Starmer the dealmaker courts EU leaders
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Like a long weekend hangover, a headache of worry is seeping into sentiment today. The FTSE 100 has opened lower, as…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “FTSE 100 futures are pointing slightly upwards this morning, mirroring optimism on continental stock exchanges. European shares are largely holding onto yesterday’s gains,…
Market report: Lower oil prices weigh on Footsie as better GDP data is shrugged off
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…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 hasn’t quite echoed the enthusiasm seen in US and Asian markets for the partial roll-back of tariffs between trading…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The pause button has once again been pressed on the most onerous tariffs threatening the world economy. The move by 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…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The diplomatic offensive presented conjointly by President Trump and Keir Starmer from Washington and Solihull has ignited a feint spark of optimism…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “News of a UK trade deal hasn’t led to a big Trump bump, instead London’s blue-chip index has struggled to lift…
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…
Figures from the HL Savings & Resilience Barometer, January 2025 Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The weight of the world lies on the shoulders of the ‘squeezed…
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…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets seem well-rested after the long weekend and are back this morning with a spring in their step, with the FTSE 100 up in early…
Figures from a survey of 2,000 people by Opinium for HL in April 2025. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Couples do better when they work together, so…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE ‘s off to a strong start and US futures are also pointing up after yesterday’s gains on Wall Street. Markets were helped…
Look ahead to FTSE 350, other companies reporting and economic events from 5 – 9 May 2025
Palantir, Q1 Results, Monday 5 MayMatt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown “Palantir has become a key name in the AI investment space, but its high valuation means there’s immense pressure to…