2009

The FTSE 100 Index finished the year 22 per cent higher than it began 2009 - the best annual performance since 1997. Britain's blue-chip stocks have gained despite ferocious turbulence on the financial markets, although the Footsie's close at 5412.9 is still 22 per cent lower than at the start of...

GBP/USD's trading pattern very roughly matched EUR/USD but, unlike EUR/USD, GBP buyers, some semi-official appeared and GBP/USD climbed to new intraday highs even as the 12:00 gmt fixing neared. GBP/USD fell off its highs of 1.6235 in reaction to US initial claims, but flows were minimal.

The stock market ended a remarkable 2009 with a loss as investors bet that the improving US economy will lead the government to pull back on its stimulus measures. But stocks still managed their best year since 2003 as they recovered from the financial crisis and recession. Thursday's trading,...

The stock market ended a remarkable 2009 with a loss as investors bet that the improving US economy will lead the government to pull back on its stimulus measures. But stocks still managed their best year since 2003 as they recovered from the financial crisis and recession. Thursday's trading,...