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FTSE 100 rallies as inflation fears ease

The FTSE 100 index closed up 162.72 points, 1.6%, at 10,412.24.

The Independent UK

Iran war could knock UK homebuyer confidence, says builder Persimmon

Growing fears that elevated interest rates will continue, as Barclays finds worries that war will push up inflation

The Guardian - UK

Persimmon flags worries over homebuyer confidence amid Iran conflict

A raft of mortgage lenders have begun increasing their rates because of soaring inflation expectations caused by the war.

Evening Standard

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FTSE sell-off eases as Iran conflict shifts rate bets

The FTSE 100 index closed down 35.23 points, 0.3%, at 10,249.52.

Evening Standard

Stocks retreat as oil surge raises inflation fear

The Middle East crisis overshadowed the Government’s spring statement.

Evening Standard

Zoopla buys online business newhomesforsale.co.uk

It comes amid a push by Zoopla to expand its new build offering, having recently announced tie-ups with Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon.

Evening Standard

The 5 Colours Pinterest’s Trend Forecasters Expect To Dominate Your Style In 2026

It's like The Vampire Diaries, Charli xcx and Coachella had a baby.

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Pinterest just revealed the year-defining colour palette for 2026 – this is how interior designers recommend using these 5 shades in your home

The 5 most searched shades on Pinterest are out – which one will you add to your vision board this year?

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Persimmon sees home sales beat forecasts but cautions over market outlook

The group expects full-year underlying pre-tax profits at the upper end of the £415 million to £440 million range predicted in the market.

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 Live 13 January: Whitbread rallies, Games Workshop posts record profit

Housebuilder Persimmon and Premier Inn owner Whitbread are in the spotlight after publishing trading updates today.

Evening Standard

Housebuilders in focus as firms set to reveal figures amid sluggish market

Persimmon is due to publish a full-year trading statement on Tuesday January 13, with Vistry and Taylor Wimpey reporting later this week.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 dips as Unilever falls amid Magnum split

The ice cream maker rose 1.8% in Amsterdam.

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FTSE 100 ends flat as bank gains offset weak gold

Elsewhere, UK lenders passed the latest Bank of England stress tests.

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 eases as EU leaders weigh Ukraine deal

The FTSE 100 index closed down 4.80 points, 0.1%, at 9,534.91.

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FTSE 100 ends week on a high despite downbeat economic news

For the week, the FTSE 100 was down 1.6%, the FTSE 250 fell 2.1%, and the AIM All-Share declined 1.4%.

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Soft inflation data encourages hopes of pre-Christmas rates cut

Rate sensitive housebuilders were buoyant with Persimmon up 6.3%, Barratt Redrow up 5.1% and Berkeley Group up 3.8%.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 climbs as US-China trade fears recede

Joshua Mahony, chief market analyst at Scope Markets, said fears around the US-China trade spat have abated for the time being.

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Some average mortgage rates ‘jump month-on-month for first time since February’

With sticky inflation, ‘any imminent base rate cuts by the Bank of England seem unlikely’, Moneyfacts said.

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The Independent UK

Fresh fears for homeowners and buyers as mortgage rates creep back up

Average two and five-year fixed mortgage rates have risen for the first time in months

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 down as US jobs market stalls in August

The FTSE 100 index closed down 8.66 points, 0.1%, at 9,208.21.

Evening Standard

Stocks up as Powell leaves door ajar for rate cut

The FTSE 100 index closed up 12.20 points, 0.1%, at 9,321.40.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 pushes higher as US rate cut bets build

The FTSE 100 index closed up 17.42 points, 0.2%, at 9,165.23.

Evening Standard

Persimmon sells more homes but warns mortgage costs still a ‘barrier’ to buyers

The York-based developer told investors that it was on track to meet its yearly sales target despite tough conditions in the housing market.

The Independent UK

Business news live: AI start-up Perplexity launches shock £25bn bid for Google Chrome

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Wednesday

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 13 August: Markets rally, Persimmon and Beazley fall on results

A record Wall Street close and the support of AstraZeneca and BAE Systems today helped the FTSE 100 index edge nearer its own all-time high.

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