FTSE 100 today: Stocks rise as Fed hike lifts mood; BoE decision looms
Germany's DAX slides 0.76% as London and Paris open flat, signaling cautious European sentiment heading into BoE decisions.
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Capricorn Energy agrees to revised DNO takeover terms
NEXT reported group sales including subsidiaries up 9.0% and profit before tax up 10.5% to £569m. The company increased full-year profit guidance by £12m to £1,255m, citing a small upgrade in sales expectations and a…
Asia Open Hot Take: 1 Hike Is Done and Now the Market Debates the Next 1
The government reported that, in August, the CPI was up 3.4% from a year earlier, which was the same level as July. The annual rate of inflation has exceeded 3.3% every month since the Middle East conflict began—a level…
Asian stocks edge higher as Fed hike eases bond fears, China shares lag
Stocks shook off early wobbling Wednesday once oil's surge paused, taking some heat off inflation anxiety and giving yields room to drop. US crude slipped under 90 dollars a barrel and bond yields fell as traders contin…
OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
OpenAI revealed six more incidents of unexpected or concerning behaviour by its intelligence (AI) models, and announced a plan for tracking and disclosing such incidents in the future.
EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
The president of the European Commission has backed proposals for Canada to become the EU's first "associate member".
Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
The boss of Snapchat-parent Snap Inc says the firm would be "willing to implement" time limits for teens, following a call from Meta for it to take action.
Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
For Natalie Fratto, putting on her dark green jumper from US microchip giant Nvidia is like wearing the kit from a favourite sports team.
I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job
For some, networking comes naturally but for others, the thought of approaching someone they don't know and trying to make a professional connection can fill them with dread.
Federal Reserve Hikes 25bp, Suggests Another to Come
Dennis Lockhart was president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta from 2007 to 2017 riding the crest of the Great Financial Crisis recession waves alongside then Fed Board Governor Kevin Warsh who now has just under …
Strong Retail Sales Complicate the Case for a One-and-Done Fed Hike
We have come a long way with more than 85% of the Fortune 500 using Microsoft AI solutions to shape their future. With 66% of CEOs reporting measurable business benefits from generative AI initiatives, particularly in e…
FTSE 100 today: Stocks climb as mining rally continues and oil prices ease
July 27, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Market participants weigh the outlook for S&P 500 volatility as the U.S. midterm elections near. Political events like these can influence market behavior and prompt shifts in equities.
Spain shares higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 0.41%
U.S. equities traded higher on Friday, led by a 100-point gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The broader market showed mixed signals as technology stocks slipped while communication services rallied.
Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
Andy Burnham has insisted he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" on the economy, after a former Bank of England chief economist said investors were worried about his willingness to cut spending.
U.S. import prices rise, retail sales rebound in August
U.S. retail sales jumped 1.2% in August 2026, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday, September 16, showing unexpectedly strong consumer demand even as inflationary pressures intensified across the economy. The numb…
Buying stocks ahead of today’s Fed decision? See what our AI models say first!
Stocks are selling off globally this morning as unhappy investors see the price of oil rising again—because of renewed conflict in the Middle East—and President Trump’s inability to rein in Israeli Prime Minister Benjam…
London Metal Exchange to launch electronic options trading
The London Metal Exchange plans in two weeks the latest upgrade to its electronic trading platform, a key component in the group’s ongoing efforts to modernise its trading infrastructure after the controversial nickel c…
iFood to invest $4.66 billion in Brazil through March 2027
Brazilian delivery app iFood, owned by Dutch investment group Prosus, said on Wednesday it will invest 24 billion reais ($4.66 billion) in the South American country in the fiscal year through March 2027, a 41% increase…
Fed Hikes: Then What?
Federal Reserve decisions can sometimes feel like the only events that determine whether the stock market rises or falls. Yet the marketâs response has rarely been that simple. Historically, stocks havenât moved in …
UK inflation rises to 3.1% as fuel costs put Bank of England in focus
There's nothing like talk of energy prices and potential higher borrowing costs to remind us that the summer holidays are well and truly over.
OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
OpenAI boss Sam Altman thinks people should have more faith in his company and others like it to do the right thing when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) development amid rising public concerns about all the ris…
Japan trade deficit widens in August as soaring imports offset export strength
Japan’s July 2026 trade deficit widened to ¥634.5 billion due to soaring crude oil imports. However, the figure came in below market expectations, while robust exports of artificial intelligence (AI) chips helped lift t…
UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
The UK government is in discussions about joining a global investment bank, aimed at raising more money for defence spending.
Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
Research suggests, external anywhere between a third to a half of people in the UK work even when sick - something experts call presenteeism.