FTSE 100 was flat as weak US data hit sentiment, while UK retail sales rose. Banks gained, and Poolbeg Pharma plunged.

Lloyds surged on earnings outlook, Centrica rose despite profit slump, BAE fell on US defence cuts, and Ferrexpo tumbled.

Gold dipped from record highs but rebounded as a weaker dollar supported prices. Trade war fears and economic uncertainty fuelled safe-haven demand.

Thames Water secures a £3bn loan to avoid collapse, but high costs and rising customer bills raise concerns over financial mismanagement.

Gold hits a record high as Trump announced new tariffs, while markets awaited Fed minutes and key economic data for further direction.

British American Tobacco faces significant financial and legal challenges after losing a major Canadian lawsuit over health-related damages.

London’s stock market faces setbacks as Unilever and Prudential look elsewhere, JD Sports struggles, gold prices surge, and Tesla battles BYD.

UK wage growth remained strong, BoE warned of weak growth, IHG and BT slumped, while defence stocks gained on spending expectations. The FTSE 100 closed slightly lower on Tuesday, down just 1.28 ...

Gold hit a record high as Trump’s tariff threats fuelled safe-haven demand, despite Fed signals delaying U.S. interest rate cuts.

FTSE 100 achieves record due to strong energy sector; US inflation rise impacts stocks, influences Federal Reserve policy.