Dow Jones

The Dow Jones has fallen for the first time in three days as Consumer Price Index figures show the Fed's $1trn injection into the banking system has not led to faster inflation.

The Dow Jones has fallen in early trading today as US retail sales suffered an unexpected drop in July.

The FTSE 100 soared in early trading thanks in part to better-than-expected results from insurance giant Prudential.

The Dow Jones is seeing upward movement as investors await the Fed's interest rate decision due later today.

The Dow Jones has fallen 1% this morning as investors await the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day rate setting meeting.

The FTSE 100 is down slightly in late morning trading despite receiving an initial boost on news Friends Provident has agreed a takeover by Clive Cowdery's Resolution.

In the US, the largest stocks began a retreat after weeks of gains with the benchmark Dow Jones down 19.34 points to 9,350.73 in early exchanges.

The FTSE 100 has fallen sharply in opening exchanges following reports Lloyds may tap shareholders for funds to reduce the cost of participating in the Government's toxic asset scheme.

The Dow Jones soared to a near 100-point gain in early trading on Friday as positive job data bolstered investor confidence.

On Wall Street, markets were slightly up after a turbulent start to trading after some positive jobs data was released.