Aarin Chiekrie, equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: The FTSE 100 has opened higher this morning, supported by news of a significant reduction in public borrowing and a surge in January retail sales. For context, the UK government…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE is holding its head above water this morning after a weak session on Friday. This also follows a mixed start to the…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are shrugging off Trump’s latest tariff storm, with the FTSE 100 rising at the open, extending gains from yesterday to reach another all-time…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has opened down marginally after strong sessions in the US and Asia Pacific stock markets. Yesterday’s catalyst was better…
Market Report – UK retail sales much better than expected, AI profit-taking seen on Wall Street Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Unsurprisingly, the Bank of England’s interest rate…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 seems nonplussed about news the UK economy dipped into recession in the second half of last year. Inflated borrowing costs…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown: Retail sales & consumer confidence “There’s a flashing light on the UK’s consumer dashboard. UK retail sales fell much more than…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown “UK retail sales rose 0.7% in June, compared to expectations of a 0.2% increase – reflecting the third consecutive month of growth.…