Stocks rattled by fears over tech sell-off and rising oil prices In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 27.85 points, 0.3%, at 10,725.03. Evening Standard · Oct 22
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as it turns to AI to improve efficiency British bank Barclays said on Thursday it would cut around 5,000 jobs, or roughly 5% of its global workforce, by the end of 2026 as it turns to AI and other technology to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Euronews · Oct 22
SpaceX lifts mood but hot inflation limits gains The FTSE 100 index ended up 19.88 points at 10,752.88. Evening Standard · Oct 21
European stocks dip as French riots spark concern In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended down 117.21 points, 1.1%, at 10,764.69. Evening Standard · Oct 19
Hays sees weakening permanent jobs market keep trading under pressure The London-based firm, which is one of Europe’s biggest recruitment agencies, said its net fees were down 3% for the quarter ending September 30. Evening Standard · Oct 12
Stocks rebound but SpaceX fears spark telecommunications falls In London, the FTSE 100 index ended up 110.45 points, or 1.1%, at 10,552.05. Evening Standard · Oct 9
Stocks slump as bond market worries bite The FTSE 100 index ended down 177.73 points, or 1.7%. Evening Standard · Oct 1
FTSE 100 ends down amid wait for US-Iran progress The index ended down 30.68 points, 0.3%, at 10,708.33. Evening Standard · Sep 22
FTSE 100 climbs as oil prices dip on US-Iran talks hope The FTSE 100 index ended up 79.88 points, or 0.8%, at 10,739.01. Evening Standard · Sep 21
What should EasyJet shareholders do now after takeover bid is confirmed? There remains a gap between the current share price and the eventual buying price The Independent UK · Aug 10
The real reason SpaceX shares are tanking after out-of-control rocket smashes into moon The first financial report released by Elon Musk’s space and AI firm is having a bigger impact back on Earth The Independent UK · Aug 5
Oil prices fall back sharply on renewed Iran war ceasefire hopes The cost of benchmark Brent crude dropped 8% to 87.55 US dollars a barrel at one stage in ongoing heightened volatility in oil and gas markets. The Independent UK · Jul 27
Mass job cuts loom at VW as profits fall steeply on China sales slump Carmaker expects to sell 3% fewer vehicles this year as it pushes through a programme that could eliminate 100,000 roles The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
FTSE 100 ends up as Healey pledges fiscal control The index closed up 61.15 points, 0.6%, at 10,585.91. Evening Standard · Jul 21
Euronews · Jun 29 Lucky Strike maker BAT to axe 5,500 jobs worldwide in €695m cost drive British American Tobacco is cutting 5,500 jobs across the globe and handing thousands more roles to outside contractors, as the cigarette giant races to strip out costs and pivot towards vapes and nicotine pouches.
Evening Standard · Jun 18 FTSE down as Bank of England keeps interest rates steady The FTSE 100 closed down 108.91 points, or 1.0%, at 10,399.70.
Euronews · Jun 17 BMW warns of ‘significant’ profit decline as shares fall 7% The German luxury carmaker lowered its profit outlook for 2026 as sales slump in China and the conflict in the Middle East weighs on energy prices and consumer confidence.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 3 Chip, chip ... boom? South Korea tech makers join the trillion-dollar club but some fear a short-circuit looms South Korea’s Kospi stock market has hit record highs thanks to AI, but experts urge caution over boom-bust cycles and a heavy reliance on two chipmakers
Evening Standard · May 28 FTSE 100 slumps as US strikes test peace optimism The FTSE 100 closed down 79.05 points, or 0.8%, at 10,425.96.
The Guardian - UK · May 6 JD Wetherspoon issues third profit warning this year as costs climb Chair Tim Martin says pub chain could miss expectations, in latest sign UK hospitality sector buckling under higher bills
Euronews · May 6 Resilience amid ruins: Why markets are hitting record highs despite the Iran war Global indices in the US, Japan and South Korea have reached all-time highs despite the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war. Investors are clearly looking past immediate geopolitical risks but what is driving the rally?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 Stock markets will fall, Bank of England deputy governor says Sarah Breeden predicts ‘adjustment’ due to elevated risk including private credit and highly valued AI stocks
Evening Standard · Apr 22 FTSE 100 struggles as Brent oil tops 100 dollars once more The FTSE 100 closed down 21.63 points at 10,476.46.
Evening Standard · Apr 20 FTSE 100 falls back amid renewed US-Iran tension XTB’s Kathleen Brooks said ‘the market mood is very different at the start of the week compared to Friday’.
Evening Standard · Apr 2 Stocks swing in choppy trade amid war uncertainty Stocks initially nursed hefty falls after US President Donald Trump threatened further heavy strikes on Iran.