Housebuilders push FTSE 100 to new high after Starmer vows to take on blockers - The Prime Minister said opponents of major infrastructure projects will have fewer chances to ‘frustrate growth’ through repeated legal challenges.

U.S. stocks are drifting near a record as Wall Street’s recent rally loses some momentum. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% in early trading Thursday, a day after after pulling to the edge of its all-time high set in early December.

The UK’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in the three months to November, up from 4.3% previously and the highest level since May. Average earnings including bonuses increased 5.6% on an annual basis in the quarter to November,

The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks were muted on Thursday as consumer confidence in the British economy tumbled to a new low amid recession fears.

U.S. main stock indexes were set for a subdued start on Thursday, as investors paused after Wall Street's strong performance in the previous session and focused on corporate earnings, economic data and President Donald Trump's remarks - all lined up through the day.

U.S. stocks are recoiling on worries that good news on the job market may prove to be bad for Wall Street by keeping inflation and interest rates high.

U.S. markets are poised to open with gains Wednesday on a sustained strong showing from some big corporations during earnings season and an announcement from President Donald Trump on a $500

The yield on 10-year UK gilts rose by three basis points to 4.82%, having this week hit their highest level since 2008.

The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks were muted on Thursday as consumer confidence in the British economy tumbled to a new low amid recession fears.

Wall Street rally holds strong as S&P 500 beats December record high - New York’s S&P 500 index moved about 0.8% higher to surpass last month’s intra-day record high.

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The FTSE 100 hit a fresh record high on Monday, climbing to 8,521 points as markets rallied ahead of President Donald Trump returning to the White House. This confidence among investors comes as the Republican President is understood to not be immediately imposing sweeping tariffs upon taking office.