FTSE, BoE and AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca boosts FTSE 100 to record high ahead of BoE decision
London's blue-chip index jumped to a record high on Thursday, lifted by shares of AstraZeneca after upbeat results and ahead of an anticipated rate cut from the Bank of England later in the day.AstraZeneca was one of the top gainers on the FTSE 100,
FTSE 100 Hits Record Amid AstraZeneca Surge and BoE Rate Cuts
AstraZeneca's strong results boosted the FTSE 100 to a record close, aided by the Bank of England's rate cut. The BoE's decision, fueled by dovish sentiments, also saw expectations for further cuts rise.
FTSE 100 Live: Bailey Says BOE Expects to Be Able to Cut Rates Further
The Bank of England cuts rates by 25 basis points to 4.5%, with two members unexpectedly backing a half-point cut; Governor Andrew Bailey says the BOE will take a “gradual and c
Astrazeneca results, rate cut bets power FTSE 100 to record close
(Reuters) -Strong results from AstraZeneca helped London's blue-chip index notch a record close on Thursday, while a dovish majority behind the Bank of England's move to deliver a 25-basis-point interest rate cut fuelled bets of more to come.
FTSE 100 notches new record after Bank of England cuts rates
London’s blue-chip index smashed through recent highs after experts said the Bank’s announcement gave it ‘a shot of adrenaline’.
FTSE 100 Live: Pound Falls, UK Stocks Rally Ahead of Expected BOE Rate Cut
Laurence Mutkin, BMO’s EMEA head of rate strategy, is worried that the Bank of England is going to focus too much on slowing growth when it updates the market today. He told Bloomberg TV earlier what the gilt market actually wants to hear is that Governor Andrew Bailey is laser-focused on inflation.
Britain's FTSE 100 dips marginally ahead of BoE rate decision
British stocks were set to fall for the third straight session on Wednesday, as a stronger pound put pressure on the export-heavy index, while caution prevailed ahead of the Bank of England's rate decision.
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FTSE 100 reaches another record high as January is the best month in more than two years
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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 at new peak ahead of US inflation print
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