The FTSE 100 closed 177 points, or 1.68%, lower at 10,428 on Thursday, marking its steepest daily decline since May.
Wall Street Rallies Despite US 10-Year Yield Hitting Highest Since 2002
US stocks rallied at the opening bell on Thursday even as the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2002.
What Traders Should Check Before Choosing a Low-Spread Forex Broker
Traders should evaluate a few things before signing up for an account with a low-spread Forex broker. Tight spreads are desired by all. However, some brokers that advertise 0.0 pips
UK Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year High as Bond Rout Pushes Borrowing Costs Up
UK mortgage rates have climbed to their highest levels in years as rising government bond yields increase funding costs for lenders.
Oil Jumps as China Fuel Export Halt Raises Fresh Diesel Supply Fears
Brent crude jumped more than 2% to around US$100 a barrel on Thursday after reports that Chinese refiners had suspended exports of oil products to markets outside Hong Kong and
What happened overnight – Thursday 1st October 2026
Global markets were mixed on Thursday as strong technology shares contrasted with continued pressure from elevated government bond yields.
FTSE 100 Drops 1.1% as October Begins With Sharp Sell-Off
The FTSE 100 started October sharply lower, falling more than 1% in early trading and extending Wednesday’s decline.
FTSE 100 Set to Fall 0.4% as High Bond Yields Offset Softer US Inflation
FTSE 100 futures indicated an opening around 45 points, or 0.4%, lower at 10,561.40 on Thursday, extending Wednesday’s 0.3% decline.
FTSE 100 Falls as European Inflation Offsets Stronger UK Growth
The FTSE 100 ended 30.71 points, or 0.3%, lower at 10,606.00 on Wednesday, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.7% to 24,539.99 and the AIM All-Share rose 0.2% to 787.40.
UK Diesel Supply Tightens as Fawley Refinery Shuts for Planned Maintenance
Britain’s diesel supply could come under further pressure after ExxonMobil temporarily shut production at its Fawley refinery in Hampshire for planned maintenance lasting into November.
How to Use a Demo Account Like a Professional Trader
Getting started in financial markets is exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming at first. When people first look into online trading, the option to practice without losing
FTSE 100 Rises 0.6% as Miners Lead Broad London Rebound
The FTSE 100 climbed 66 points, or 0.6%, to 10,702 on Wednesday morning, extending its advance after the opening bell and recovering from Tuesday’s decline.