FTSE 100 Declines As Investors Look Ahead To Budget

RTTNews | 251 days ago
Stocktwits
FTSE 100 Declines As Investors Look Ahead To Budget

(RTTNews) - U.K. stocks drifted lower on Wednesday as investors braced for the upcoming autumn budget and the U.S. Presidential election scheduled for November 5.

The benchmark FTSE 100 was down 17 points, or 0.2 percent, at 8,289 after falling 0.1 percent on Tuesday.

Lender Lloyds rose about 1 percent after Q3 profit beat expectations.

Reckitt Benckiser rallied nearly 3 percent as the consumer goods company reported a smaller than expected fall in third-quarter underlying sales.

Barratt Redrow jumped 3 percent. The homebuilder said it is encouraged by solid trading in recent weeks amid more stable market conditions.

Precious metals miner Fresnillo rose 1.2 percent after a sold third-quarter output performance.

Advertising group WPP gained 3.3 percent as it reported a better-than-expected 0.5 percent rise in like-for-like organic revenue in the third quarter.

Stocktwits
read more
Mixed Sentiment In Asian Markets

Mixed Sentiment In Asian Markets

Sentiment in Asian markets remains mixed amidst uncertainty about U.S. tariffs that kept investor sentiment fragile.
RTTNews | 12 minutes ago
DAX Down Nearly 0.5% As Investors Eye Trade Talks

DAX Down Nearly 0.5% As Investors Eye Trade Talks

German stocks are down in negative territory on Tuesday with investors digesting the latest batch of regional economic data, and closely following news about negotiations with the U.S. ahead of a July 9 deadline for reciprocal tariffs.
RTTNews | 13 minutes ago
China Manufacturing Activity Returns To Growth

China Manufacturing Activity Returns To Growth

China's manufacturing sector returned to growth in June on higher new orders and a renewed rise in production, survey data from S&P Global showed on Tuesday. The Caixin manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 50.4 in June from 48.3 in May. A reading above 50.0 indicates expansion. The survey showed that the growth was driven by a renewed expansion in manufacturing output.
RTTNews | 1h 4min ago
Sensex, Nifty Up Marginally In Cautious Trade

Sensex, Nifty Up Marginally In Cautious Trade

Despite paring some early gains, Indian shares are up in positive territory a little past noon on Tuesday with investors making cautious moves, closely monitoring the developments on the tariff front ahead of the July 9 deadline announced by the Trump administration, and awaiting quarterly earnings updates from big name companies.
RTTNews | 2h 56min ago
UK House Price Inflation Softens In June

UK House Price Inflation Softens In June

UK house prices logged a slower growth in June reflecting weaker demand after the increase in stamp duty at the start of April, data from the Nationwide Building Society showed on Tuesday. House prices advanced 2.1 percent year-on-year in June, slower than the 3.5 percent increase seen in May. House price growth was expected to moderate to 3.3 percent.
RTTNews | 3h 15min ago
European Economic News Preview: Eurozone Flash Inflation, Final PMI Due

European Economic News Preview: Eurozone Flash Inflation, Final PMI Due

Flash inflation and final factory Purchasing Managers' survey results from the euro area and unemployment from Germany are top economic news due on Tuesday. At 2.00 am ET, UK Nationwide house price data is due. Economists forecast house prices to grow 3.3 percent on a yearly basis, slower than the 3.5 percent increase in May.
RTTNews | 4h 26min ago
Tools
Economic Calendar
Market Hours
Interest Rates
Holidays Calendar
Forex Market
Forex Volatility
Forex Correlation
Forex News
forex analysis
COT Data
Liquidity
Forex Calculators
Forex Heat Map
Indicators Heatmap
Community
Community
Systems
Most Popular Systems
Strategies
Contests
Forex Charts
Forex Sentiment
Sentiment Indicator
Reviews
Brokers
Prop Trading Firms
VPS Services
Signal Providers
EA Programming Services
Affiliate Programs
PAMM Broker Services
Rebate Program Services
Trading Platforms
Expert Advisors
Crypto Exchanges
Trading Courses
Brokers
Forex Spreads
Forex Broker Quotes
Forex Broker Swaps
Forex Broker Volume
Forex Broker Promotions Press Release
Platform
Widgets
Features
API
RSS
Stock Portfolio
Affiliate Software
Advanced Charts
Support
FAQ
Help
Contact Us
Report a Bug!
About
Blog
© 2025 Myfxbook Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
HIGH RISK WARNING: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all of your initial investment. Do not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. Educate yourself on the risks associated with foreign exchange trading, and seek advice from an independent financial or tax advisor if you have any questions. Any data and information is provided 'as is' solely for informational purposes, and is not intended for trading purposes or advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.