The latest in Ftse 100 Index

Stocks slip at open ahead of growth data

2010-10-26T02:31:05Z

The benchmark FTSE 100 index dipped 0.29 percent to 5,735.41 points.

Later this morning, at 9.30am, the Office for National Statistics will publish its first estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) data for the three months to the end of September.

Market expect...

Recession, the past, the present, the future!

2010-11-02T18:24:05Z

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Markets Show Variety of Patterns; Betting on a Big Move to the Downside

2010-10-22T13:11:34Z

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More Mixed Signals from the UK Economy

2010-10-22T07:29:19Z

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A look at economic developments around the globe

2010-10-13T14:33:39Z

A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world

A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday:

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TOKYO — Japan's unemployment rate rose to an all-time high in July, deflation intensified and families cut spending.

The jobless rate hit a seasonally adjusted 5.7 percent, t...

Footsie slips after strong showing but signs still good

2010-10-22T07:55:07Z

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Signs of bull market as FTSE rises for a third day

2010-10-22T07:55:07Z

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Fresh rise in the Footsie lifts market rally hopes

2010-10-22T07:55:03Z

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World stocks slide

2010-09-22T14:17:52Z

European and Asian stock markets slumped Friday after sharp losses on Wall Street overnight and as Britain officially joined a growing list of rich nations in recession.

Britain is in recession for the first time since 1991 after its economy shrank during the final two quarters of last year as a global financial crisis raged, official data showed on Friday.

The ge...

Investors should show resolution

2010-10-21T10:30:10Z

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Marks & Spencer profits slump in first half

2010-09-22T13:27:51Z

Clothing-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer said on Tuesday that net profit sank 43 percent in its first half as it grappled with tough trading conditions in the domestic market.

M&amp;S, seen as a barometer of consumer sentiment, said net profit fell to 223.2 million pounds in the six months to September, compared with the same period last year.

Pre-tax profits before exceptional...

Are we better placed to pull through a recession this time?

2010-10-21T10:26:02Z

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Shares slump more than 5%

2010-09-22T13:18:26Z

The London stock market hit a five-year trough Monday as the market continued to digest news that the economy was on the brink of recession after negative growth in the third quarter.

In morning deals, London's FTSE 100 index of top shares plunged 5.62 percent to 3,665.21 points, striking a level last seen on April 1, 2003.

On Friday, the FTSE had shed f...

Commentary: Boom and bust is back

2010-10-21T10:25:59Z

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Wall Street woes push London market lower

2010-09-22T13:33:11Z

Wall Street did indeed open around 200 points lower, but it did not stay there long. The decline accelerated as fears of recession took hold of investors. Boeing's third quarter fall in net income saw its shares tumble around 7%, while banking group

Blues over bailout put the Footsie in freefall

2010-10-21T10:25:13Z

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Worst of the credit crunch is 'yet to come', financial chiefs warn

2010-10-21T10:18:23Z

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UK News - October 07, 2008

2010-04-18T13:57:40Z

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