Oil stocks rise on Middle East tensions Fed, BoE policy decision out this week Ryanair dips after trimming profit forecast FTSE 100 up 0.2, FTSE 250 off 0.6 Jan 29 Reuters The UK39;s bluechip share index hit a near threeweek high on Monday, as energy stocks rose on escalating tensions in the Middle East while […]

LONDON, Jan 29 Reuters The dollar was steady on Monday as investors took stock of U.S. economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve policy meeting this week, while the euro edged lower as ratesetters weighed in on the timing of interest rate cuts. The dollar index , which measures the U.S. currency against six rivals, […]

Jan 29 Reuters Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Monday, even as oil prices gained after a drone attack killed three U.S. troops in Jordan. Oil prices, a catalyst for the Gulf39;s financial markets, rose slightly with Brent trading at 83.91 a barrel by 0800 GMT. The attack on U.S. troops […]

Previous Trading Days Events 26 Jan 2024 Latest reports show that U.S. prices rose marginally in December. The annual increase in inflation stayed below 3 for a third straight month. The U.S. central bank however is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at the current 5.255.50 range at its meeting next week. The inflation […]

Ryanair falls after annual profit forecast cut Goldman Sachs lowers STOXX 60039;s EPS forecast for 2024 Holcim jumps on U.S. spin off plans Jan 29 Reuters European equities started the week on a subdued note, after hitting twoyear highs in the previous session, as losses in financial stocks partially outweighed strong gains in the energy […]

BENGALURU, Jan 29 Reuters Indian shares surged in their best session in eight weeks on Monday, driven by gains in energy heavyweights Reliance Industries and ONGC as oil prices climbed, and by a rebound in beatendown financials. The bluechip NSE Nifty 50 index closed 1.80 higher at 21,737.60 and the SP BSE Sensex ended 1.76 higher at […]