Market reports from ShareCast
London close: FTSE finishes flat ahead of Trump tariff deadline
Friday 4 July 2025 17:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday little changed at the top tier but weaker further down the board, as investors weighed fresh economic data and cautious sentiment ahead of Donald Trump's 9 July tariff deadline next week.
Europe close: Stocks fall on tariff fears, but FTSE 100 stays flat
Friday 4 July 2025 16:06
(Sharecast News) - European stocks bounced off their lows but still finished firmly lower on the back concerns about the potential imposition of new tariffs on the continent's exports to the US.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of tariff deadline; housebuilders hit
Friday 4 July 2025 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Friday as Donald Trump's 9 July tariff deadline loomed, with trade expected to remain quiet as US markets will be closed for Independence Day.
Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of Trump's July tariff deadline
Friday 4 July 2025 09:37
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Friday, with most major indices edging lower as investors awaited clarity on US trade policy ahead of a potential tariff hike next week by president Donald Trump.
Europe midday: Stocks fall sharply as tariff fears mount, data disappoints
Friday 4 July 2025 09:15
(Sharecast News) - Stocks across Europe were trading firmly in the red on Friday as concerns about new potential US trade tariffs weighed heavily on sentiment.
London open: Stocks drift lower as Trump tariff deadline looms
Friday 4 July 2025 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks drifted lower in early trade on Friday as Donald Trump's 9 July tariff deadline loomed, with trading expected to remain quiet as US markets will be closed for Independence Day.
Europe open: Stocks fall as US tariff fears return
Friday 4 July 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - European stocks fell across the board on Friday after US president Donald Trump said letters imposing unilateral tariffs will start to be sent out.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall; quiet session expected
Friday 4 July 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Friday following solid gains the previous day, with trade expected to be quiet as US markets will be closed for the Independence Day holiday.
US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs as jobs data smashes forecasts
Friday 4 July 2025 00:29
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose strongly on Thursday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both notching new record highs ahead of the long weekend after key labour market data came in well ahead of forecasts.
London close: Markets rise as US payrolls blast past forecasts
Thursday 3 July 2025 17:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by a stabilisation in sterling after recent turbulence, as attention turned to a stronger-than-expected US payrolls report.