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FTSE 100 Live: Shares in Barclays, BAT and Unilever tumble under bond pressure


Published on 2025-02-13 08:41:09 - Investing
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  • "Wide discounts, underperformance and, in some cases, board inaction have provoked the ire of activist investor Saba Capital Management, which earlier this week launched a new campaign to persuade four trusts to convert to open-ended funds," says this article on Trustnet.

The article from Investing.com discusses the performance of the FTSE 100, highlighting a significant drop in shares of major companies like Barclays, British American Tobacco (BAT), and Unilever due to pressures from the bond market. The FTSE 100 experienced a decline, influenced by rising bond yields which typically make borrowing more expensive for companies, thus affecting their stock prices. Barclays saw a notable decrease as concerns over its exposure to the bond market and potential economic slowdowns weighed on investor sentiment. Similarly, BAT and Unilever faced declines due to broader market dynamics, including fears of inflation and potential interest rate hikes. The article also touches on the broader economic context, mentioning how global economic recovery, inflation rates, and monetary policy decisions are impacting stock markets worldwide.

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[ https://uk.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/ftse-100-live-shares-in-barclays-bat-and-unilever-tumble-under-bond-pressure-3923035 ]