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London close: Stocks rise as UK inflation slows further

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a notable upswing on Wednesday, driven by encouraging data revealing a greater-than-anticipated slowdown in UK inflation for November.

Norwegian Johan Sverdrup crude prices soar on Red Sea shipping issues

LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Prices for Norway's Johan Sverdrup crude soared on Tuesday, a move traders said could be linked to mounting concerns around the security of crude flows into Europe following maritime attacks by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea.

US launches Red Sea force as ships reroute to avoid attacks

Crisis is spillover from Israel-Hamas war

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Shippers mask positions, weigh options amid Red Sea attacks

Dec 19 (Reuters) - A number of container ships are anchored in the Red Sea and others have turned off tracking systems as traders adjust routes and prices in response to maritime attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on the world's main East-West trade route.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks close higher ahead of UK inflation data

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe closed higher on Tuesday, after data confirmed that the eurozone is inching closer towards its 2% inflation targets.

London close: Stocks manage gains amid holiday slowdown

(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets showed resilience on Tuesday, maintaining positive momentum despite the usual holiday slowdown.

UK warns of deteriorating security in Red Sea, Royal Navy ship joins taskforce

LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Britain warned that the security situation in the Red Sea was deteriorating and ballistic missile and drone attacks were an increased threat, as it agreed for a Royal Navy Destroyer to join a U.S.-led operation to safeguard commerce in the region.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 flat; Eurozone inflation cools to 2.4%

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were mixed at midday Tuesday, despite news that the eurozone's inflation is edging closer to its 2% target.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rise as investors pin hopes on US rate cuts

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Tuesday, with sentiment still buoyed by expectations of rate cuts in the US.

Red Sea attacks force rerouting of vessels, disrupting supply chains

Houthis launched series of attacks, latest on Monday

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Europe Gasoline/Naphtha-Margins slip as Red Sea attacks push oil higher

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Northwest European gasoline refining slipped by about $1 to $8.6 a barrel as underlying crude prices rose 3% on mounting attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 outperforms European peers

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Monday, after investors shrugged off hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve officials amid festive cheer.

Red Sea attacks force rerouting of vessels, disrupting supply chains

DUBAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Mounting attacks by the Iran-aligned Yemeni Houthi militant group on ships in the Red Sea are disrupting maritime trade as leading global freight firms reroute around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the Suez canal.

BP becomes latest to pause Red Sea shipments as attacks continue

(Sharecast News) - BP has announced that it is halting all oil shipments through the Red Sea, becoming the latest company to pause regional routes after a series of targeted attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

LONDON BRIEFING: Eyes on BoE and ECB; US Fed signals 2024 rate cuts

(Alliance News) - Stocks are called to open higher on Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve chose not to surprise markets with its latest interest rate decision.