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title: "FTSE 100 set to fall as oil surge and geopolitical tensions weigh"
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# FTSE 100 set to fall as oil surge and geopolitical tensions weigh

**Published:** March 30, 2026
**Author:** sharetalk
**Categories:** Blogs, Business & Support Services, Technology, Technology, Media & Telecoms
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London stocks are expected to open lower on Monday, despite fresh comments from Donald Trump suggesting a potential deal with Iran “could be soon.”

Futures indicate the FTSE 100 will open around **34 points lower (-0.4%)**, following a subdued close on Friday.

Markets remain under pressure as geopolitical risks continue to dominate sentiment. Trump also floated the idea of the US taking control of Iran’s oil infrastructure, including **Kharg Island**, while Iranian officials warned of a potential ground conflict and signalled plans to reshape governance of the **Strait of Hormuz**, possibly introducing a toll system.

Oil prices have climbed sharply, with **Brent crude rising above $116 a barrel**, its highest level in nearly two weeks, amid intensifying conflict in the Middle East.

Prices jumped more than **3% on Monday**, putting oil on track for what could be its **largest monthly gain on record**, driven by fears of supply disruption and a widening regional conflict.

Global markets reflect the cautious mood. Wall Street ended last week sharply lower, while Asian equities fell on Monday, led by a **3.2% drop in Japan’s Nikkei 225**.

Meanwhile, G7 ministers are set to meet to assess the economic fallout from the conflict, as rising oil and gas prices continue to ripple through global markets.

Currency markets also show a defensive tilt, with sterling weakening against the dollar, while gold prices edged higher, signalling ongoing demand for safe-haven assets.

Overall, despite tentative signs of diplomacy, investors remain focused on **energy risks and escalation scenarios**, keeping market sentiment fragile.

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