FTSE 100 Index called to open -18pts at 7573, slowing down its week-long uptrend and still maintaining the 3-week falling channel. Bulls need a break above 7600 overnight highs for
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Big day for FTSE dividends
FTSE 100 Index called to open -45pts at 7740 (ex-divs -38pts), with a 5-day rising channel at risk from falling highs since yesterday midday. Bulls need a break above 7770
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Sterling enjoys Brexit clarity
The pound is continuing to charge higher this morning, proving a continued hindrance to the FTSE. Despite yesterday’s court decision, markets continue to enjoy a degree of clarity over the
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FTSE turns lower before Brexit speech
The big speech today from the Prime Minister has, unsurprisingly, led to a degree of risk-off sentiment across equity markets, and not just in the UK. It turns out that
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Sentiment wanes after Trump whirlwind
The FTSE is suffering in the aftermath of yesterday’s Trump speech, with pharmaceutical firms Hikma and Shire proving a drag after the President elect promised lower US drug prices. Fortunately,