Wall Street stocks finished mixed on Monday while European markets recovered from heavy selling last week, as traders awaited key US inflation data amid concerns over the prospect of another interest rate hike next month.

US stock markets declined Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated interest rates may be hiked again, if needed, while European indexes finished the day with solid gains.

M&S has also declared its intention to distribute nearly £20 million to its shareholders in January, marking its first dividend payment since 2019.

Brent crude fell below $80 per barrel for the first time since July on Wednesday, while stocks struggled, as concerns about the economic outlook weighed on investors.

Wall Street stocks pushed higher on Tuesday on continued hopes of an end to global interest-rate hikes but Europe and Asia were weighed down by concerns about weak growth.

A rally in stock markets on hopes that interest rates have peaked lost some ground Monday, as traders focused on concerns over weak economic data and conflict in the Middle East.

Stock markets and oil prices jumped while the dollar slid Thursday after the Federal Reserve hinted it was at an end of its rate-tightening cycle as inflation retreats.

Wall Street stocks rallied while the dollar pulled back against the yen as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, opting against hiking for the second straight time.

Global stocks were mixed Tuesday following uneven economic data while the yen tumbled against the dollar ahead of a Federal Reserve decision.

World oil prices sank Monday as traders hoped a region-wide conflict could still be avoided and Israel said its forces killed dozens of Hamas militants in clashes in Gaza.

Global stocks fell Thursday as markets shrugged off strong US economic data, digesting mixed corporate earnings and monitoring ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.

Global stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday as Wall Street tumbled while Europe made small gains -- and Asia rallied on China's plans to boost infrastructure spending.

A 10 per cent rise in the real living wage will be a "lifeline" for 460,000 workers struggling with low pay but minority ethnic workers are still disproportionately paid the lowest wages.

Oil slid but most world stock markets rose Tuesday on a string of largely solid US corporate earnings, even as economic and geopolitical fears dog sentiment.

Global stocks were mixed Monday as markets monitored US Treasury yields and ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while awaiting key earnings and economic data later in the week.

US stock markets fell Thursday after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned inflation is "still too high" despite a recent slowdown, leaving the door open for another interest rate hike if needed.

Oil prices rallied and global stocks fell Wednesday on fears that the Israel-Hamas war could spill over into a regional conflict, after a strike at a Gaza hospital dealt a blow to President Joe Biden's diplomatic drive.

The main stock markets in Europe and the United States rose on Monday but oil prices fell as markets tracked the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Global stock markets stalled and oil prices flatlined Thursday, as a steady September inflation print renewed traders' concerns that interest rates will have to stay higher for longer to slow down price increases.

US stocks ended the day higher and bourses in Europe were mixed Wednesday, while European gas prices hit six-month highs on supply constraints.

Major equity markets advanced Tuesday after top Federal Reserve officials suggested a recent spike in US Treasury yields could prevent more interest rate hikes, while oil fell one day after surging on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Oil prices rallied while the dollar and yen advanced Monday after Hamas launched a shock attack on Israel at the weekend, sparking fresh concerns about tensions in the Middle East.

US stocks recovered lost ground to close down just slightly Thursday, while those in Europe finished lower, ahead of key US jobs data.

Global stocks tumbled Tuesday after a closely watched US bond benchmark hit a 16-year high, exacerbating worries about elevated interest rates as the dollar briefly topped 150 yen.

Wall Street stocks were mixed Monday after the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown, while European indexes tumbled on renewed interest rates concerns.

Oil prices flirted with one-year highs on Thursday before falling in a bout of profit-taking, which tempted investors back into stocks after several days of losses over inflation fears.

US oil prices closed at their highest level in more than a year Wednesday on a mixed day for global equities as the dollar continued its upward climb.

Global stock markets fell Tuesday as investors fixated on the risk US interest rates will be kept elevated for a prolonged period, denting growth.

Asian markets were mixed Monday as investors contemplated the possibility the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again and keep them at three-decade highs as officials struggle to contain inflation.

Global stocks tumbled Thursday after the US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but indicated that more hikes might be needed to tame inflation -- a signal echoed by other central banks.