Articles tagged "FTSE 100"

UK markets suffer biggest drop in two years

Last updated: Sep 23rd, 2011

News by Nathalie Bonney

UK markets suffered their biggest drop for more than two years yesterday. The FTSE 100 dropped nearly 5%, falling 246.8 points to 5041.61 at close of day. It's now at its lowest level since March 2009.

How will stockmarket volatility affect your investment portfolio?

Last updated: Sep 21st, 2011

Feature by Nathalie Bonney

In the face of continuing instability in the markets, how can you protect your portfolio? We ask the experts for their thoughts on what investors with different aims should do to combat the volatility.

Are we set for an autumn stockmarket meltdown?

Last updated: Sep 7th, 2011

Feature by Ruth Emery

The great autumn crises all have their origins in August, and with this year seeing the biggest stockmarket falls since 2008, experts warn the FTSE 100 could continue to struggle.

Stockmarkets have further to fall

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011

Feature by Andrew Pitts

Last week stockmarkets lost 10% of their value as indices struggled amid fears over the wider economy, Despite shares recovering in the early part of this week, Andrew Pitts warns we could be in for some sticky months ahead.

Markets have further to fall

Last updated: Aug 15th, 2011

Feature by Andrew Pitts

Last week's stockmarket slump shows no sign of ending as indices continue to struggle amid fears over the wider economy, with Andrew Pitts warning we could be in for some sticky months ahead...

A beginner's guide to investing in the stockmarket

Last updated: Jan 11th, 2012

Feature by Cathy Adams

To a beginner, the stockmarket can appear a rather daunting experience. The crash of 2008 has done little to allay fears that investing on the stockmarket is a risky business.

UK economic growth slows in the second quarter

Last updated: Jul 26th, 2011

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The UK's economic growth slowed in the second quarter of the year, with gross domestic product rising just 0.2% according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.