Oil hits six-month high as Israel braces for Iran attack
Oil prices have jumped to their highest level in six months amid reports Israel is bracing for a potential attack by Iran.
Trending tickers: BP, Gold, Samsung, Apple
The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Friday.
GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks gain, dollar strong as traders cut Fed easing bets
European stocks were on track to race ahead of Wall Street on Friday, with exporter shares in high demand as the continent's major currencies dropped against a dollar standing tall on bets the U.S. Federal Reserve would keep interest rates high. Europ...
Why I’m backing the British underdogs
I had little interest in the debate that stirred recently over the latest England football kit and its use – or lack of use – of the traditional St George’s flag. The story didn’t rile any strong feelings in me either way, and I am sure that when the E...
GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks gain, dollar tall as traders cut Fed easing bets
European stocks were on track to race ahead of Wall Street on Friday, with exporters' shares in high demand as the continent's major currencies dropped against a dollar standing tall on bets the U.S. Federal Reserve would keep interest rates high. Mon...
FTSE 100 LIVE: European stocks rise as UK growth in February boosts end of recession hopes
The FTSE was up after British GDP grew 0.1% during February, having entered a technical recession at the end of 2023.
UK economy grows slightly in February
The UK economy grew for the first time since the summer, having slipped into recession at the end of 2023.