Market reports from ShareCast
Europe close: Stocks edge higher amid hopes for US-China trade deal
Wednesday 11 December 2019 17:39
(Sharecast News) - European stocks advanced on Wednesday amid reports that the US could push back the planned implementation date for new tariffs on Chinese exports.
London close: Stocks end on mixed note ahead of general election
Wednesday 11 December 2019 16:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished on a mixed note on Wednesday as the latest election poll raised the prospect of a hung parliament, which in turn served to drag the second-tier index lower.
US open: Mixed start to trading ahead of Fed update
Wednesday 11 December 2019 15:25
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a somewhat mixed start on Wednesday as market participants awaited the latest policy announcement from America's central bank.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as investors mull prospect of hung parliament
Wednesday 11 December 2019 11:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday on Wednesday as the latest election poll raised the prospect of a hung parliament.
Europe midday: Markets mixed amid Sino-US trade speculation; Fed in focus
Wednesday 11 December 2019 11:22
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were mixed at lunchtime on Wednesday amid reports that the US could push back planned tariffs on Chinese imports.
Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of Fed interest rate decision
Wednesday 11 December 2019 10:39
(Sharecast News) - Markets in Asia closed in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors closed their pocket books ahead of the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision, due later in the global day.
London open: Stocks edge higher as sterling falls after YouGov poll
Wednesday 11 December 2019 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, with sterling under pressure as the latest election poll revealed a narrowing of the Tory lead.
Europe open: Markets rise on tariff delay rumours; Fed announcement eyed
Wednesday 11 December 2019 07:55
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were higher on Wednesday morning amid reports that the US will push back planned tariffs on Chinese imports.
US close: Markets finish lower after choppy, trade-focussed session
Tuesday 10 December 2019 21:52
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished below the waterline after a choppy session on Tuesday as market participants remained glued to their screens for any hint of fresh developments in the ongoing US-China trade war.
Europe close: Stocks end off lows despite mixed headlines on trade
Tuesday 10 December 2019 17:46
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished on a mixed note on Tuesday, buffeted by similarly mixed headlines around the current state of the ongoing US-China trade talks.