FTSE 100, BoE

Astrazeneca results, rate cut bets power FTSE 100 to record close
(Reuters) -Strong results from AstraZeneca helped London's blue-chip index notch a record close on Thursday, while a dovish majority behind the Bank of England's move to deliver a 25-basis-point interest rate cut fuelled bets of more to come.
FTSE 100 Rises On Corporate Earnings; BoE Rate Decision In Focus
UK stocks are notably higher Thursday morning, in line with other major markets in Europe, as investors digest a slew of quarterly
FTSE 100 Live: Bailey Says BOE Expects to Be Able to Cut Rates Further
Governor Andrew Bailey says the BOE will take a “gradual and careful” approach to cutting rates Join the Markets Today team -- Sam Unsted, Morwenna Coniam, Nick Bartlett and Dave Goodman -- for news and analysis vital to UK markets. Email us at [email protected]
AstraZeneca boosts FTSE 100 to record high ahead of BoE decision
London's blue-chip index jumped to a record high on Thursday, lifted by shares of AstraZeneca after upbeat results and ahead of an anticipated rate cut from the Bank of England later in the day.AstraZeneca was one of the top gainers on the FTSE 100,
FTSE 100 hits record high ahead of expected interest rate cut
UK stocks rallied to hit a fresh record ahead of the rate decision. The FTSE 100 is up 1.1 per cent — touching a fresh high — helped by weakness in the pound. The mid-cap FTSE 250 rose 0.7 per cent. Most sectors in the FTSE 100 were up,
FTSE 100 Live: Pound Falls, UK Stocks Rally Ahead of Expected BOE Rate Cut
Laurence Mutkin, BMO’s EMEA head of rate strategy, is worried that the Bank of England is going to focus too much on slowing growth when it updates the market today. He told Bloomberg TV earlier what the gilt market actually wants to hear is that Governor Andrew Bailey is laser-focused on inflation.
Britain's FTSE 100 dips marginally ahead of BoE rate decision
British stocks were set to fall for the third straight session on Wednesday, as a stronger pound put pressure on the export-heavy index, while caution prevailed ahead of the Bank of England's rate decision.
FTSE 100 notches new record after Bank of England cuts rates
London’s blue-chip index smashed through recent highs after experts said the Bank’s announcement gave it ‘a shot of adrenaline’.
The FTSE 100 is at record highs – so why is London’s stock market dying?
The FTSE 100 has started the year with a bang, hitting its second all-time high of 2025 on Thursday morning, surging past ...
FTSE 100 Live 06 February: Index sets record as AstraZeneca rallies, rates decision due
New growth and inflation projections are due to be unveiled later alongside the Bank of England’s latest interest rates ...
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FTSE 100 reaches new all-time high: what's driving the rally?
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FTSE 100 tumbles after Trump announces tariffs and hasn't ruled out UK goods tax
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After its recent high, is the FTSE 100 set to keep going?
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FTSE 100 reaches another record high as January is the best month in more than two years
Tech stock sell off over AI investment fears and the expectation of cheaper borrowing through more interest rate cuts are ...
FTSE 100 Live 05 February: Index seen lower, GSK lifts long-term sales outlook
The FTSE 100 index is forecast to open down by about 27 points, having dropped 13 points to finish last night at 8571. A pause on the US trade tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada calmed nerves after ...
FTSE 100 higher while gold hits new highs
Further gains propel the ounce troy of Gold to all-time highs near the $2,880 mark on the back of the weak US Dollar, ...
GSK, gold miners shares push Britain's FTSE 100 higher
UK's FTSE 100 firmed on Wednesday after two straight days of losses, buoyed by gains in shares of heavyweight GSK and gold ...