Financial News

TUC: UK jobs figures are troubling

May 21, 2013 10:15 am by City Index

Employment data for the UK has been described as troubling.

FTSE 100 closes at 12-year high

May 21, 2013 10:15 am by City Index

The FTSE 100 finished at a 12-year high last night.

New five-and-a-half year high for Nikkei

May 21, 2013 9:45 am by City Index

The Nikkei is up to a new five-and-a-half year high.

Profits down at Marks and Spencer

May 21, 2013 9:45 am by City Index

Marks and Spencer has reported a major drop in profits.

Inflation ‘could prevent aggressive BoE policies’

May 20, 2013 12:15 pm by City Index

A leading economic consultancy firm has warned high inflation may restrict new Bank of England governor Mark Carney when he takes over on July 1st.

Ryanair posts record net profits

May 20, 2013 11:15 am by City Index

Despite the results, the budget airline has warned it expects growth to slow in the coming year.

Gold and silver continue to slide

May 20, 2013 10:15 am by City Index

Gold futures dropped again this morning, leaving the commodity facing an eighth consecutive day of losses.

Nikkei extends highest level

May 20, 2013 8:45 am by City Index

The Japanese government has raised its growth outlook for the first time in two months, while the index has also been boosted by positive data emerging from the US.

Gold slips for seventh successive day

May 17, 2013 12:15 pm by City Index

The gold price appears to be heading downwards once again.

Morrisons and Ocado announce online grocery deal

May 17, 2013 10:15 am by City Index

The agreement will see Morrisons offer internet grocery shopping for the first time.