Market players seek direction after US fed’s announcement
Stocks in London fell after data showed UK retail sales fell unexpectedly in May as a lifting of lockdown restrictions encouraged spending in restaurants rather than shops
18 June 2021 - 11:48
London — Stocks were stranded just below record highs on Friday, with investors left looking for direction after digesting the US Federal Reserve’s more hawkish stance.
The pan-European Stoxx index of shares eased 0.19% to 458.50 points, barely below Monday’s record high of 460.51...
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