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Morning Markets: Positive Chinese data boosts FTSE

Investment Week | 01 Sep 2010

The FTSE 100 opened higher, up 0.25% or 12.95 points to 5,238.17, supported by encouraging economic data coming out of China this morning.

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FTSE dips on negative mortgage market data

The FTSE 100 moved slightly lower in afternoon trading as double-dip fears persisted on the back of negative housing market data.

Investment Week | 31 Aug 2010

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FTSE falls on recovery fears in US and Asia

The index of 100 leading shares opened down this morning as investor confidence was hit by stock sell-offs in the US and Asia.

Investment Week | 31 Aug 2010

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FTSE falls ahead of second quarter GDP figures from US

Blue chip stocks fell this morning on fears that data will show US economic growth slowed in the second quarter.

Investment Week | 27 Aug 2010

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Morning markets: US reports light trading volumes as investors turn defensive

America's largest stock markets reported very light trading volumes on Monday as a flurry of M&A did little to reassure investors of the strength of the global recovery.

Investment Week | 24 Aug 2010

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Morning Markets: FTSE ahead on M&A activity

The FTSE 100 opened 0.11% higher to 5,211 in early trading following a flurry of M&A activity.

Investment Week | 20 Aug 2010

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Morning Markets: German growth lifts FTSE

The FTSE opened 40 points higher on Friday as positive economic news from Germany and France buoyed investors.

Investment Week | 13 Aug 2010

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SLI chief Skeoch says FTSE to end year at 6,000

Keith Skeoch, the head of Standard Life Investments, has predicted the FTSE 100 will close the year at 6,000 points, 14% higher than yesterday’s closing figure.

Investment Week | 13 Aug 2010

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FTSE falls 1.3% on US growth fears

European markets are in retreat this morning on fresh fears for global growth sparked by a gloomy outlook from the US Federal Reserve.

Investment Week | 11 Aug 2010

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Global stocks slump ahead of crucial Fed statement

US stocks opened sharply lower today as investors await a crucial statement from the Federal Reserve which could signal further quantitative easing measures.

Investment Week | 10 Aug 2010

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Morning Markets: Barclays drops 3% in flat FTSE opening

Barclays shares are 3% lower in early trading despite posting profits of almost £4bn in the first half.

Investment Week | 05 Aug 2010

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FTSE rebounds despite weak US data

UPDATE: The FTSE has bounced back from heavy losses earlier this afternoon on the back of weak GDP figures from the US.

Investment Week | 30 Jul 2010

Morning markets: FTSE flat after yesterday's gains

The FTSE 100 has opened flat following yesterday's climb as markets await European bank stress tests results.

Investment Week | 23 Jul 2010

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Downbeat Bernanke drives down markets

The FTSE 100 has followed the lead of the US and opened lower this morning, as investors weigh up a gloomy economic update from Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.

Investment Week | 22 Jul 2010

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The oasis of emerging market income

Volatility in the developed world has meant sourcing income has dried up, prompting investors to turn their sights towards the opportunities afforded to them in the increasingly fertile world of emerging market income

Investment Week | 13 Jul 2010

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