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Stocks struggle amid oil, bond price volatility

Investors weighed developments in the US-China summit and kept a watchful eye on elevated bond yields and oil prices.

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Slow the AI race? Investors weigh the potential cost

Calls to rein in the development of ever more powerful AI models are fuelling fears over the massive capital outlays in the sector -- and the prospect that profits from the promised revolution might not be enough to cover them. Anthropic meanwhile is gearing up for an imminent IPO to…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Investors weigh the potential cost of AI 'slowdown'

The AI boom that has powered markets and unleashed a flood of investment is showing signs of strain. Calls to slow the development of powerful models fuel doubts over whether the sector's promised profits can justify its staggering costs.

France 24 · Sep 14

Soft US inflation helps FTSE shake off oil surge

The turnaround in the fortunes of London’s blue-chip index came as figures showed US consumer prices fell more than expected in June.

Evening Standard · Jul 14

Four cheap funds for investors who want to avoid reliance on US tech stocks

US tracker index funds are popular with investors - but other geographical areas or sectors can also provide strong returns and diversification

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Oil shoots up as Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’

LONDON - Oil prices soared anew and stock markets slid on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, following renewed strikes in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8

FTSE 100 up as DAX hits record high in Frankfurt

The FTSE 100 closed up 26.16 points, 0.3%, at 10,679.03.

Evening Standard · Jul 3

FTSE 100 dips as bonds struggle after Burnham win

The FTSE 100 closed down 36.43 points, 0.4%, at 10,363.27.

Evening Standard · Jun 19

FTSE 100 nudges up ahead of expected US rate hold

The FTSE 100 closed up 14.40 points at 10,508.61.

Evening Standard · Jun 17

Oil prices dip close to levels seen before Iran war on hopes over shipping route

The cost of benchmark Brent crude dropped as low as 79.61 dollars a barrel at one stage.

Evening Standard · Jun 16