Michael Hewson

The pound rose on Friday and was set to snap a record losing streak against the euro after British prime minister Theresa May set out a departure date(...)

Britain’s FTSE 100 fell as downbeat euro-zone PMI data emerged and investors booked profits before the Easter weekend. The FTSE 100 was down 0.3 per (...)

The pound sank to a one-week low on Tuesday on rising doubt among investors about the progress of Brexit talks and the future leadership of the Bank (...)

Global stocks ended August much as they began the month – under the dark cloud of a potentially worsening trade war. Poor sentiment over trade hit s(...)

European stocks were left flat-footed as disappointing company results, including a $7.5 billion fine for wrongdoing for Deutsche Bank, sent its shar(...)

Irish shares were trampled on Monday as investors continued to baulk at the impact of Brexit on its closest trading partner -- and analysts downgraded(...)

European equities steadied on Thursday after slumping in the previous session following a rout in commodities prices, with a strong rally in shares of(...)

Oil prices hit their lowest in over 11 years on Wednesday, as the row between Saudi Arabia and Iran was seen to be making any cooperation between majo(...)

Asian shares extended losses and the euro skidded in Asian trade on Monday, after Greece’s talks with lenders to avert a default ended with no agreeme(...)

Oil giant BP has said it is to cut capital expenditure by 13 per cent to $20 billion in 2015. Last week, Chevron announced a 13 per cent cut in capita(...)