FTSE 100 up as Fed sounds softer tone than feared - After Europe’s close on Wednesday, the US central bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points as expected.

London's index of FTSE 100 rose on Thursday after the Federal Reserve softened its tone regarding the direction of monetary policy.

The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks lacked direction on Thursday as traders assessed last night's US Federal Reserve ...

The FTSE 100 remained stable after the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman's comments suggested a less aggressive stance, with healthcare stocks boosting the index. Investors were cautious, especially ...

The FTSE 100 slipped on Thursday, following a mixed global reaction to the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut and disappointing ...

The UK's blue-chip FTSE 100 was little changed on Tuesday, as gains in precious-metal miners and defence stocks offset ...

London stocks eked out a small gain on Wednesday, with investors erring on the side of caution ahead of the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, which is widely expected to cut ...

London stocks had edged higher by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, which is widely expected to cut rates by 25 basis points. The FTSE ...

London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled disappointing earnings from US software company ...

The FTSE 100 opened the week indecisively, with a 0.01% increase to 9,667.74 as global markets shift their attention to ...

Investors are banking on a Fed rate cut next week and an even more dovish regime if Kevin Hassett replaces Jerome Powell.

The FTSE 100 recorded another record high on Tuesday boosted by HSBC, while Wall Street made further gains ahead of key tech earnings and central bank meetings. At such a critical moment in US history ...