FTSE 100 trades lower after disastrous UK PMI readings as the economy has been hard by the coronavirus outbreak. The...
FTSE 100
In this section, you will find important FTSE 100 news, actionable trading ideas, and a live FTSE 100 CFD chart to help you understand the markets better.
What is the FTSE 100 index?
The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index (FTSE 100), is a stock index of the 100 companies with the highest market capitalisation listed on LSE. The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 companies represent about 81% of the entire London Stock Exchange market capitalisation.
Component companies must meet a number of criteria set out by the FTSE Group, including having a full listing on the LSE with a Euro or Sterling denominated price on the electronic platform, and meeting certain criteria on free float, nationality, and liquidity.
The FTSE 100 index began with a base level of 1000, on January 3, 1984. The index hit the highest closing value of 7,877.45 on 22 May 2018. Institutional investors use the FTSE 100 as a benchmark of global growth and economic and international events.
FTSE 100 rebounds on early trading after yesterday’s sharp loses as the turbulence in oil markets spilt over into risky...
The FTSE 100 index dropped by almost 2% as investors focus on the weak oil prices and the ongoing earnings...
FTSE 100 started on positive foot the week amid optimism that the global lockdown will end soon. Spain, Austria and Italy reopened some businesses while Germany reopened some of the retail stores today
Along with other equities markets, the FTSE 100 benefitted from risk appetite today. The UK’s stock index closed 158.5 points or 2.82% higher at 5,787.0. For the week, it is up by 1.6%. However, the technical setup on the 4-hour time frame suggests that it could face a sell-off soon.
FTSE 100 rises sharply in early trading on hopes of a potential coronavirus treatment from Gilead. Sentiment also supported by President Trump's plan to gradually reopen the economy sooner than expected. Meanwhile, the dismal economic data continues.
The FTSE 100 struggled for direction as investors reacted to news that the government was planning to extend the lockdown...
FTSE 100 retreat after the International Monetary Fund said that the global economy would suffer the worst recession in 2020...
Unlike its other counterparts like the DAX Index and Nikkei 225, the FTSE 100 finished today’s trading in the red....
FTSE 100 started on positive foot but turned lower in early trading. Better exports data from China showing that Chinese...