The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks were muted on Thursday as consumer confidence in the British economy tumbled to a new low amid recession fears.

The yield on 10-year UK gilts rose by three basis points to 4.82%, having this week hit their highest level since 2008.

Wall Street rally holds strong as S&P 500 beats December record high - New York’s S&P 500 index moved about 0.8% higher to ...

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The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and pound fell and US stocks ... Stocks had plunged on Friday, wiping out all year-to-date gains for Wall Street's major gauges. A hot December jobs report rattled markets ...

The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and pound fell and US stocks were mixed ... Stocks had plunged on Friday, wiping out all year-to-date gains for Wall Street's major gauges. A hot December jobs report rattled ...

US jobs data sparks Wall Street sell-off while pound slump continues - Global stock markets were in the red on Friday as ...