One minute markets: Brexit risks really are crystallising now
UK equity markets moved lower once more today, with US and European shares also weaker, as the risks to the…
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One minute markets: Pound and gilts take the strain while mid caps sink
UK blue chips managed to eke out further gains today despite mounting problems for property stocks, with investors instead using the pound and gilts – as well as the FTSE 250 – to voice their concerns over Brexit.
One minute markets: Downgrades and weak construction data send property names tumbling
Weak UK construction data and broker downgrades combined to drive down both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 today, putting a stop to the post-Brexit rally seen last week.
Ten Brexit Tweets that shaped Friday
Just wow. Can we all agree that we have just witnessed one the most tumultuous weeks in post-war Britain? Crazy.
Beer & Bytes episode #19: Brexit: behind the scenes; plus the latest updates for Facebook and Pinterest
How did news rooms across London handle Brexit? We interview the director of content at Citywire, Richard Lander, to talk…
One minute markets: FTSE 100 climbs again as Osborne abandons Budget goals
UK equities continued to climb today, buoyed by hopes of imminent stimulus from the Bank of England, while 10-year gilts fell to yet another record low after Chancellor George Osborne confirmed his Budget plans were now in tatters.
One minute markets: Stocks surge on Carney rate cut hope
Mark Carney today came riding to the rescue of lacklustre markets after dropping a strong hint that the next move by the Bank of England will be to cut interest rates.
Ten Brexit tweets that shaped Wednesday
Today was all about Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Warning: if you’re a supporter, this might make uncomfortable reading.
Market musings: A tale of two indices emerging as blue chips surge again
The ongoing recovery for the UK’s largest companies continued apace today, while domestic names focused on the UK also showed signs of life, albeit remaining far below pre-Brexit levels.
Ten Brexit tweets that shaped today
Including the breaking news that Labour MPs have voted “no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn”, MRM’s guide to the tweets that shaped today’s Brexit events.
Market musings: Shares claw back some ground as bargain hunters emerge
Global markets bounced today as bargain hunters braved the Brexit-induced storm which has erupted over markets, propping up stocks around the world.
Market musings: Boris’ Britain under pressure as markets continue to slide
Brutal. That’s about the best way to describe the way markets have reacted since Thursday’s monumental decision by the British electorate to exit the European Union. Sterling has plunged, markets around the globe have moved sharply lower, and government bonds continue to plumb new depths. Amid one of the most dramatic spells for investors since the credit crunch, MRM is providing our own take on events, the first of which is below.