London close: Stocks weaker, sterling slides as inflation surges

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Wednesday, after data showed that UK inflation hit a fresh 40-year high in April.

London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as inflation hits fresh 40-year high

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.

London close: Stocks rise, sterling strengthens on jobs data

(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed another positive finish on Tuesday, with the pound pushing higher as well, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

London open: FTSE, sterling rise as investors mull jobs data

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

London open: Stocks to rise as investors mull jobs data

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive Asian session, as investors mull the latest UK jobs data.

London close: Stocks finish higher despite economic sentiment

(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive start to the week on Monday, reversing earlier losses despite ongoing concerns for the global economy after disappointing data from China and warnings the US could be headed for recession.

London open: Stocks fall as China data sparks concerns

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as disappointing Chinese data added to concerns about a global slowdown.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall on weak China data

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following the release of disappointing Chinese data.

London close: Stocks rebound strongly after week of volatility

(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished a turbulent week in the green on Friday, recovering from heavy losses earlier in the week as consternation over inflation and a slowdown in global growth rattled markets.

London open: Stocks recover poise after heavy losses

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, recovering from heavy losses earlier in the week as markets were rattled by worries about inflation and a global growth slowdown.