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FTSE 100 Live 05 February: Index fades on Shell and Vodafone weakness, AI-hit stocks recover

Shell, BT and Vodafone today updated shareholders before the latest Bank of England interest rate decision.

Evening Standard · Feb 5

FTSE 100 Live 04 February: GSK milestone as index soars to new record, AI data jitters continue

GSK results today helped shares surge above 2000p for the first time in over two decades as the FTSE 100 index set a new intraday record.

Evening Standard · Feb 4

FTSE 100 Live 30 January: Gold and silver prices slump, AstraZeneca strikes China deal

The price of gold today fell back as traders focused on President Trump’s nomination as next Federal Reserve chair.

Evening Standard · Jan 30

FTSE 100 Live 20 January: European stocks slump on Trump tensions, dollar weakens

The UK’s unemployment rate has stayed at the highest level for nearly five years, fuelled by deepening jobs woes in the retail and hospitality sectors.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

FTSE 100 Live 19 January: Markets lower amid tariffs threat, WH Smith surges

The FTSE 100 index is under pressure after Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on eight European countries including the UK.

Evening Standard · Jan 19

FTSE 100 Live 15 January: Index at record as GDP rebounds, Dunelm shares slump

The British economy shrugged off Budget uncertainty in November and grew by a faster than expected 0.3%, according to latest official figures.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

FTSE 100 Live 13 January: Whitbread rallies, Games Workshop posts record profit

Housebuilder Persimmon and Premier Inn owner Whitbread are in the spotlight after publishing trading updates today.

Evening Standard · Jan 13

FTSE 100 Live 12 January: Gold hits new record, Barclays shares under pressure

Geopolitics and questions over US Federal Reserve independence today drove gold to yet another record price.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

FTSE 100 Live 08 January: Primark owner slides on guidance cut, M&S and BAE Systems rally

Retail giants Primark, Tesco and Marks Spencer today revealed mixed fortunes on Christmas trading.

Evening Standard · Jan 8

FTSE 100 Live 05 January: Defence stocks keep index near 10,000, oil price slips

The FTSE 100 index today opened higher as investors reacted calmly to another bout of geopolitical turmoil.

Evening Standard · Jan 5