The FTSE 100 index closed Friday up 0.7% at 7627 points, lifted by commodities-exposed stocks and Astrazeneca, on the back of increased optimism among investors that the framework of a debt ceiling deal is starting to unfold "with more details expected. | 12:01pm
UK Retail Sales Proved Bright Spot Amid Inflation Pain 1151 GMT - U.K. retail-sales figures for April are modestly positive news, emerging from a difficult winter amid improving consumer. | May 26, 2023
FTSE 100 Falls as Traders Cautious Amid US Debt Ceiling Talks 0758 GMT - The FTSE 100 falls 0.1% to 7759 points as investors exercise caution amid ongoing U.S. debt ceiling talks and ahead of key economic data. Industrial and electronics products d. | 04:21am
Sterling May Have Limited Scope to Rise Due to Rate Expectations 0924 GMT - U.K. economic data shouldn t alter market expectations that the Bank of England will raise interest rates further but. | May 23, 2023
Sterling Edges Lower After UK PMI Data 0857 GMT - Sterling edges lower after a key measure of manufacturing and services activity fell short of expectations. The S&P/CIPS U.K. composite. | May 23, 2023