{"id":134508,"title":"FTSE 100 set to dip as oil surges on Iran tensions","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2026-04-07T06:15:57+00:00","modified":"2026-04-07T06:15:57+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-dip-as-oil-surges-on-iran-tensions/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-dip-as-oil-surges-on-iran-tensions.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/ftse-100-set-to-dip-as-oil-surges-on-iran-tensions.json","category":"Investment Reports","categories":["Investment Reports"],"tags":["Asia","Bangkok","Denmark","Endeavour Mining","Fed","Federal Reserve","Finland","FRANCE","FTSE 100","GERMANY","Glencore","Greenland plan","Hong kong","Japan","London","Manila","mining stocks","Mumbai","Nasdaq Composite","NATO alliance","Netherlands","Nikkei 225","Norway","S&P 500","shanghai","Singapore","Sweden","Sydney","Taiwan","UK","United States","Wall Street","Wellington"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FTSE-100-31-oct-scaled.webp?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"London stocks are expected to open slightly lower on Tuesday following the Easter break, amid rising geopolitical tensions that are weighing on sentiment.\n\nFutures indicate the FTSE 100 will open down 17.3 points, or 0.2%, at 10,418.99. The index last closed up 0.7% at 10,436.29 on Thursday before markets shut for the holiday.\n\nIn the US, equities ended Monday on a firmer footing, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both gaining 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5%.\n\nBond markets saw yields edge higher, with the US 10-year Treasury yield rising to 4.35% and the 30-year yield reaching 4.91%, reflecting persistent inflation and geopolitical concerns.\n\nCurrency moves were modest, with sterling trading at $1.3230 early Tuesday, slightly lower than pre-holiday levels. The euro weakened marginally against the dollar, while the dollar strengthened against the yen.\n\nAsian markets were mixed overnight, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 flat, Shanghai up 0.1%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng down 0.7%, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gaining 1.5%.\n\nOil prices continued their sharp ascent, with Brent crude climbing to $111.43 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate reaching $115.47, as markets reacted to escalating rhetoric from Donald Trump.\n\nTrump warned that the US could launch widespread strikes on Iranian infrastructure—including bridges and power plants—within hours if Tehran fails to meet a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 1am BST on Wednesday or face severe consequences, adding to uncertainty across global markets.\n\nThe escalating situation has heightened concerns over global energy supply disruption, with the strait remaining effectively blockaded since the conflict began.\n\nIn response, the UK is convening allied military officials at Northwood to discuss securing the vital shipping route, while maintaining its position against direct offensive action."}