FTSE 100
Economics
The FTSE 100 opened lower this morning despite recent positive economic data, as rumours of a Fitch downgrade of Italy weighed on markets.
18 January 2012
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Economics
With volatility set to dominate again this year, experts predict which sector or geographical region will surprise on the upside.
13 January 2012
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Economics
The FTSE 100 has extended losses as concerns over eurozone banks' need for more capital hit sentiment across the continent.
05 January 2012
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Economics
The FTSE 100 closed at its highest level for over two months last night as world markets soared on the first day of trading in 2012.
04 January 2012
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Investment
The FTSE 100 is trading 1% higher at 5,628 after closing 2011 down 5.5% for the year at the end of last week.
03 January 2012
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Economics
Asian shares fell into bear market territory for the year overnight, while commodities and the euro suffered heavy falls on renewed eurozone fears.
15 December 2011
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Economics
London's leading share index has made a subdued opening in early trading, with investors returning cautiously to stocks after yesterday's sell-off.
13 December 2011
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Economics
The FTSE 100 sold-off in early trading as optimism over the EU's latest deal to tackle the crisis faded and investors dumped risk assets.
12 December 2011
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