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2024 - 8 - 5

FTSE 100 Takes a Dive – Is It Embracing a Splash or Just Drowning?

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Brace yourselves, stock market enthusiasts! The FTSE 100 is making waves, and not the good kind. The tumble has investors frantically analyzing what the future holds for the economy!

The FTSE 100 is currently in freefall, following a dismal trajectory as it dives to its lowest point since April, sending shockwaves through the investment community. Investors are on high alert, with their noses buried in financial reports and global market trends. This downturn has garnered a lot of attention as it comes on the heels of significant sell-offs initiated by encroaching fears of a U.S. recession. Market sentiment has taken a battering due to disappointing jobs data released last week, which has left investors second-guessing their strategies and scrambling to redress their portfolios before the situation worsens.

On the other side of the world, Asia is feeling the pinch too, with the Nikkei 225 tumbling more than 12%, marking its worst session since the cataclysmic markets of 1987. Markets across the globe seem to be following the lead of the tech-heavy Nasdaq as investors shield themselves from what appears to be an impending economic meltdown. Circuit breakers in Asian markets are firing left, right, and centre as traders struggle to digest the ramifications of a slowing American economy.

Things aren't any better on home soil, with the FTSE 100 down over 2% in a single day and the FTSE 250 also slipping amidst a wave of selling pressure. The dire situation has led to plummeting stock prices, particularly for the John Wood Group, which saw a dramatic 38% decline as investors winced at the news of Sidara walking away from potential dealings. With heavyweights like Tesla, Microsoft, and Google also feeling the strain, the narrative just keeps getting gloomier.

As the market tries to find its footing amidst this chaos, it’s vital to consider some silver linings. Historically, downturns can present golden opportunities for savvy investors who dare to dip their toes into undervalued stocks. Plus, when the dust settles, the market often rebounds in unexpected ways, proving once again that patience really is a virtue in the investment game. So while the FTSE 100 may be currently sinking, who knows—this could just be the storm before an extraordinary financial renaissance!

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FTSE 100 follows Asian stocks lower as tech-heavy Nasdaq set to ... (City A.M.)

The FTSE 100 has plunged to its lowest level since April as investors fret about the future of the global economy.

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FTSE 100 Live 5 August: 'Markets in meltdown': Index down 2.6 ... (Evening Standard)

US recession fears today triggered more heavy selling for global markets. · In Japan, Nikkei 225 slumped more than 12% in the worst session since 1987. · And the ...

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FTSE 100 slumps: Why stock markets are sliding and what it means ... (This is Money)

Global markets are suffering a huge sell-off sparked by heightened US recession fears after disappointing jobs data published last week.

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FTSE 100 sinks as US recession fears rock global equities (UK Investor Magazine)

“Circuit breakers have been firing on Asian markets as stocks tumbled, with investors scurrying to price the impact a stalling US economy is likely to have. “ ...

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London's FTSE 100 drops as U.S. recession fears spark global sell-off (Reuters)

FTSE 100 down 1.9% , FTSE 250 off 3% · Benchmark index set for worst day since March 2023 amid broader declines · John Wood Group plummets after Sidara walks away ...

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks at five-month low in worst session in a year ... (Proactive Investors UK)

FTSE 100 192 points lower at 7982 Global stocks suffer amid tech sell-off and US recession fears FTSE 250 down 3% as Wood Group slides 38% 12.06am: US...

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FTSE 100 plunges as global stock market 'in absolute turmoil' over ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The FTSE 100, which is London's blue-chip index, was 2.4% down after the open on Monday falling 193 points to 7982, in its sharpest fall since July last ...

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FTSE 100 sinks amid market 'turmoil' following overnight rout of ... (shropshirestar.com)

Investors were spooked by disappointing American jobs data last week, sparking fears of a potential US recession.

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks shed over 250 points in worst session this ... (Proactive Investors UK)

FTSE 100 248 points lower at 7926 Global stocks suffer amid tech sell-off and US recession fears FTSE 250 down 3% as Wood Group slides 38% 1.50pm: Mag...

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FTSE 100 movers: Defensives eke out some gains amid heavy selloff (ShareCast)

London's FTSE 100 was down 2.3% at 7985.98 in afternoon trade on Monday, suffering its worst session in more than a year.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 sinks as global markets in ... (Morningstar)

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Monday, as markets across the globe felt ...

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Fears of a global financial crash as FTSE 100 plummets and Nikkei ... (London Loves Business)

The Nikkei 225 index fell be almost 13% on Monday which is the worst since “Black Monday” in 1987, Bitcoin has plummeted, Tesla, Microsoft and Google are down ...

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FTSE 100 plunges to its lowest since April amid global market turmoil (The Independent)

London's top index finished 166.48 points, or 2.04%, lower to end the day at 8008.23.

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This FTSE 100 company looks undervalued to me (Motley Fool UK)

There are plenty of great companies on the FTSE 100, but when I see one as potentially undervalued as this, I get very interested.

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to open higher in bid to recover after global ... (Proactive Investors UK)

FTSE 100 to lift higher Monday sees the worst session since January Asian stocks recover 7.15am: FTSE to open higher London stocks are set to start the week ...

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FTSE 100 Live 6 August: Index higher as Nikkei rebounds 10 ... (Evening Standard)

The FTSE 100 index is 0.5% or 39.41 points higher at 8047.64, having fallen 2% in yesterday's global stock market rout. Stronger stocks included Rolls-Royce ...

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London's FTSE 100 rebounds from lows amid broader gains (Reuters India)

London stocks rebounded on Tuesday, tracking gains across broader markets, a day after recession fears in the United States triggered a brutal sell-off ...

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to stage recovery after Monday's sell-off (Proactive Investors UK)

FTSE 100 to stage recovery Monday sees the worst session since January Asian stocks recover 7.56am: IHG sees revenue surge despite China weakness In company ...

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks flat as Asia recovers from Monday's sell-off ... (Proactive Investors UK)

FTSE 100 down 6 points at 8002 Monday sees the worst session since January Asian stocks recover 9.21am: Rightmove tumbles on OpenRent split The FTSE 100...

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FTSE 100 turns negative as concerns linger (UK Investor Magazine)

The FTSE 100 made a valiant effort to rebound on Tuesday after yesterday's earth-shattering selloff rocked the global equity market.

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks open higher as markets stage recovery after ... (Proactive Investors UK)

FTSE 100 up 42 points at 8051 Monday sees the worst session since January Asian stocks recover 8.23am: FTSE 100 opens higher as markets rebound The FTSE...

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London's FTSE 100 rebounds from lows amid broader gains (Business Recorder)

London stocks rebounded on Tuesday, tracking gains across broader markets, a day after recession fears in the United...

FTSE 100 LIVE: London and European stocks mixed as markets on ... (Yahoo Finance UK)

European stock markets made muted moves as investors look to Wall Street for inspiration.

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FTSE 100 higher at midday, investors await New York open (Shares magazine)

Stock prices in London were higher at midday Tuesday, amid good news for the UK's construction sector, as investors await the performance of stocks in New ...

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks higher as Europe tries to recover from ... (Proactive Investors UK)

FTSE 100 up 35 points at 8044 Monday saw the worst session since January US stocks rally towards recovery territory 4.01pm: FTSE 100 bounces towards close.

FTSE 100 rebounds after recession fears wipe £40bn off the index (Share Talk)

Weaker US data last week stoked recession fears in the world's largest economy, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets amid a global market sell-off.

How the FTSE 100 has fared after big one-day falls (Fidelity International)

Important information - the value of investments and the income from them, can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest.

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US recession fears subside as FTSE 100 ends the day higher (Shares magazine)

Stock prices in London recovered slightly at the close on Tuesday, after a sell-off early in the week.

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks higher as Europe tries to recover from ... (Proactive Investors UK)

FTSE 100 up 35 points at 8044 Monday saw the worst session since January US stocks rally towards recovery territory 4.01pm: FTSE 100 bounces towards close.

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