Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Global markets are heading into the week on edge as the Iran conflict continues to cast a long shadow. Fresh worries that troops…
UK Markets
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Global equity markets are pointing higher this morning after optimism grew around a potential resolution to the Middle East conflict, following reports that the…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets look set for a mildly positive start, with FTSE 100 futures pointing higher despite a dip in consumer confidence, as the GfK…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets look set to open on a firmer footing this morning, tracking gains across global equities as the apocalyptic AI narrative takes a…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 is expected to open slightly lower this morning as fresh trade uncertainty filters through from across the Atlantic. The UK had seemingly…
Market Report: Central Bank decisions, AI seesaw, and BP shakeup Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 is set for a small lift at the open, but the wider…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 opened slightly higher this morning, as investors tread cautiously ahead of key economic updates. Attention is firmly on this week’s PMI surveys…
Market Report: UK markets back on the front foot, Fed drama proves no match for US bulls
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets look set for a brighter start after a choppy return from the long weekend, with the FTSE 100 up at the open. Yesterday’s…
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…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets have kicked off April on the front foot, after a poor start to the week saw the FTSE 100 lose 0.9% yesterday. In the…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets have managed to find some footing after yesterday’s global market selloff, with the FTSE 100 broadly flat at the open. Markets are jittery…
Market Report: Trump’s term begins, UK rate cuts still on the cards despite strong wage growth
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are feeling their way tentatively through the first day of a Trump Presidency, with the FTSE 100 opening flat, taking cues from across…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK futures are set for a lower open on the final trading session of 2024, after sliding 0.4% yesterday. The cautious mood aligns with…
Market Report: UK markets stage a mini rebound after yesterday’s disappointing inflation print
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 is digging its heels in and putting on a mini rebound this morning after a disappointing session yesterday that was overshadowed by…
Market Report: Wall Street nerves unsettle UK/Euro markets, rates day, Rolls Royce profit takes off
Market Report: Wall Street nerves unsettle UK/Euro markets, rates day, Rolls Royce profit takes off Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK and European futures markets are pointing…
FTSE100 opens down 13.8 points, following negative sentiment in the US and China S&P500 closed down 0.6% on Friday, following concerns about the Fed’s next move Chinese export growth at…



