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FTSE 100 Live: Bailey Says BOE Expects to Be Able to Cut Rates Further
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Astrazeneca results, rate cut bets power FTSE 100 to record close
(Reuters) -Strong results from AstraZeneca helped London's blue-chip index notch a record close on Thursday, while a dovish majority behind the Bank of England's move to deliver a 25-basis-point interest rate cut fuelled bets of more to come.
FTSE 100 Hits Record Amid AstraZeneca Surge and BoE Rate Cuts
AstraZeneca's strong results boosted the FTSE 100 to a record close, aided by the Bank of England's rate cut. The BoE's decision, fueled by dovish sentiments, also saw expectations for further cuts rise.
FTSE 100 Rises On Corporate Earnings; BoE Rate Decision In Focus
UK stocks are notably higher Thursday morning, in line with other major markets in Europe, as investors digest a slew of quarterly
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FTSE 100 Live: Pound Falls, UK Stocks Rally Ahead of Expected BOE Rate Cut
Laurence Mutkin, BMO’s EMEA head of rate strategy, is worried that the Bank of England is going to focus too much on slowing growth when it updates the market today. He told Bloomberg TV earlier what the gilt market actually wants to hear is that Governor Andrew Bailey is laser-focused on inflation.
Britain's FTSE 100 dips marginally ahead of BoE rate decision
British stocks were set to fall for the third straight session on Wednesday, as a stronger pound put pressure on the export-heavy index, while caution prevailed ahead of the Bank of England's rate decision.
FTSE 100 hits record high ahead of expected interest rate cut
UK stocks rallied to hit a fresh record ahead of the rate decision. The FTSE 100 is up 1.1 per cent — touching a fresh high — helped by weakness in the pound. The mid-cap FTSE 250 rose 0.7 per cent. Most sectors in the FTSE 100 were up,
FTSE 100 notches new record after Bank of England cuts rates
London’s blue-chip index smashed through recent highs after experts said the Bank’s announcement gave it ‘a shot of adrenaline’.
The FTSE 100 is at record highs – so why is London’s stock market dying?
The FTSE 100 has started the year with a bang, hitting its second all-time high of 2025 on Thursday morning, surging past ...
FTSE 100 Live 06 February: Index sets record as AstraZeneca rallies, rates decision due
New growth and inflation projections are due to be unveiled later alongside the Bank of England’s latest interest rates ...
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FTSE 100 reaches new all-time high: what's driving the rally?
Explore the factors behind the FTSE 100's record high, including corporate earnings, interest rate expectations, and sector ...
AstraZeneca boosts FTSE 100 to record high ahead of BoE decision
London's blue-chip index jumped to a record high on Thursday, lifted by shares of AstraZeneca after upbeat results and ahead ...
FTSE 100 Live: Pound and Gilts Rise, GSK Leads UK Stocks
GSK shares lead the FTSE 100 after it raised its growth guidance and announced a share buyback Join the Markets Today team -- ...
Here’s why AstraZeneca stock jumped nearly 6% in the FTSE 100 today
FTSE 100 heavyweight AstraZeneca helped propel the blue-chip index to a record high today. Here's what investors were ...
FTSE 100 climbs after temporary easing of Trump tariff fears
The biggest fallers on the FTSE 100 were Diageo, down 92.5p to 2235p, DCC, down 195p to 5300p, Croda, down 103p to 3110p, ...
FTSE 100 reaches another record high as January is the best month in more than two years
Tech stock sell off over AI investment fears and the expectation of cheaper borrowing through more interest rate cuts are ...
New FTSE record but Wall Street struggles
While the FTSE 100 powers higher, Wall Street remains contained following its rebound earlier in the week, says Chris ...