Sharp declines in oil and poor corporate updates drove the FTSE 100 lower on Tuesday. The index dropped well beneath the 7,000 psychological support level to the lowest level in 7 months.https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/ftse-100-hits-7-month-low-as-oil-sinks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are starting to see a divergence in the message from the UK housebuilders. Those focussed on the capital are showing signs of wobbling while those with a more diverse exposure to the UK market are still benefiting from government schemes and low interest rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTSE 100 resumes the selloff as late selling drives the index to the lowest levels for 6 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTSE 100 has suffered this week following declines in emerging markets caused by increasing US rates. Elsewhere, a stand-off between the Italian government and Brussels is raising concerns over another Italian debt crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boris Johnson has launched an attack on Theresa May's plans before the conservative conference next week. easyJet points to higher profits and Funding Circle starts trading. Aston Martin Guide:https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/aston-martin-ipo-an-opportunity/Boris Johnson launches 'SuperCanada" plans:https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/johnson-intervention-h4thg48/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTSE 100 edges higher helped by Next who are enjoying a strong rise in online sales despite wider weakness in their sectorhttps://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/next-sales-brexit-plans/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Carney's comments on the housing market dominated headlines on Friday after suggesting the Uk housing market could fall 35%. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTSE 100 slipped on Tuesday after further strength in the pound. Debenhams announces plans for store closures as Cadbury outlines stockpiling after Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sterling was buoyed by Halifax housing data which in turn hit the FTSE 100 topping of a soggy week for the index driven by the inverse relationship with GBP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTSE 100 has retreated on woes over China and Italy while China pumps money in Africa. We also touch on the UK Fintech industry which is proving a shining beacon in Brexit gloom.https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/chinas-president-jinping-offers-60bn-to-africa/https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/companies-leading-the-way-in-uk-fintech/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.