Market Reports

US close: markets trade higher on bullish economic data
24 May, 2013 21:25
Dow Jones Industrial Average: 15,303 (0.06%)

London close: Stocks off again, Yen keeps strengthening
24 May, 2013 16:15
London equities finished lower for a second straight day, with investors being put off by the recent gyrations in the market, although the early close of some US markets ahead of the Memorial Day weekend may also have played a role.

US open: Stocks down, Yen still strengthening
24 May, 2013 15:53
The major US equity market averages are now moving moderately lower.

Europe close: Stocks fall on Japan debt and US stimulus fears
24 May, 2013 15:46
European equities dragged Friday as economists feared a gyrating Japanese government debt posed a threat to the country's recovery.

Europe midday: Investors muse over a possible market correction
24 May, 2013 13:10
FTSE Mibtel 30: -0.57%

London midday: Markets fall as caution sets in
24 May, 2013 11:41
Mining and banking stocks were weighing on the FTSE 100 on Friday morning as the index extended losses following yesterday's dramatic sell-off.

Europe open: Japan worries front and centre
24 May, 2013 10:06
FTSE Mibtel 30: 0.47%

London open: Stocks in search of direction after sell-off
24 May, 2013 08:47
Markets opened tentatively on Friday morning with sentiment still fragile following a plunge the day before as traders reacted to concerns about stimulus measures in the US and a slowdown in China.

London pre-open: FTSE to edge higher ahead of BBA data
24 May, 2013 07:40
City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open up six points from yesterday's close of 6,697, as markets calm after Thursday's heavy losses and ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.

US close: Upbeat data lifts sentiment following Fed comments
23 May, 2013 21:25
US stocks ended the day modestly lower after a batch of upbeat data partially offset recent comments from the Fed.