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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks in the red amid fresh banking slump

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were deep in the red at midday on Friday, despite some positive data for the UK private sector, as banking stocks slumped.

Deutsche Bank and UBS shares hammered as banking fears keep tight grip

March 24 (Reuters) - Banking stocks fell sharply in Europe on Friday with heavyweights Deutsche Bank and UBS Group pummelled by worries that the worst problems in the sector since the 2008 financial crisis have not yet been contained.

Yellen tries to assuage investor fears as bank stocks slide

March 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure jittery investors that American bank deposits were safe and promised policymakers had more firepower to battle any crisis even as bank stocks resumed their slide on Thursday.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: BoE's rate increase keeps FTSE 100 in red

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed lower Thursday despite hopes today's rise in interest rates by the Bank of England will be the last for now.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks mixed as hot inflation muddies rate call

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London on Wednesday ended mixed as hotter than expected inflation figures put the spotlight on the Bank of England ahead of its interest rate decision on Thursday.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks lower, pound up as rate decisions loom

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were largely lower at midday on Wednesday, as in-coming interest rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England weighed on investors' minds.

Global shares jump but bank 'whack-a-mole' not over

NEW YORK, March 21 (Reuters) - Global shares jumped on Tuesday after the rescue of Credit Suisse stemmed a rout in equities and whetted risk appetites, although financial system uncertainties limited buying as investors awaited the outcome of a key Federal Reserve meeting.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Banks lead London higher as confidence returns

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed sharply higher on increased confidence that a full-blown banking crisis has been avoided, following concerted action across the globe.

Shares rise after Credit Suisse deal, but bank 'whack-a-mole' not over

NEW YORK/LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Global shares jumped on Tuesday after the rescue of Credit Suisse stemmed a rout in equities and whetted risk appetites, although uncertainty about the financial system limited buying as investors await the outcome of a key Federal Reserve meeting.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Banking crisis fears calm; Fed decision looms

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Tuesday, with banking stocks continuing to lead the rise in the FTSE 100 as market fears of a banking crisis subsided.

Shares rise after Credit Suisse deal, but bank 'whack-a-mole' not over

LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Global shares rose on Tuesday, after the rescue of Credit Suisse stopped a rout in bank stocks, but signs of stress in the financial system are making investors wonder if another lender may deliver a nasty surprise, and how central banks might respond.

Shares rise after Credit Suisse deal, but bank 'whack-a-mole' not over

LONDON/SINGAPORE, March 21 (Reuters) - Global shares rose on Tuesday, after the rescue of Credit Suisse arrested a rout in bank stocks, but signs of stress in the financial system are making investors wonder if another lender may deliver a nasty surprise, and how central banks might respond.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Banks at top of FTSE 100 as sentiment improves

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Tuesday, with banks at the top of the FTSE 100 after a tumultuous few days for the financial sector.

Credit Suisse rescue eases crisis fears, First Republic shares dive

March 20 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. lender First Republic tumbled nearly 50% on Monday on fears it will need a second rescue to stay afloat, bucking a broader rally in bank shares driven by UBS Group's state-backed takeover of Credit Suisse.

Scramble for safety subsides as markets digest Credit Suisse rescue

Bank shares rally after emergency takeover of Credit Suisse

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