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title: "FTSE 100 set to rebound as Middle East tensions ease"
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# FTSE 100 set to rebound as Middle East tensions ease

**Published:** March 27, 2026
**Author:** sharetalk
**Categories:** Blogs, Technology, Technology, Media & Telecoms
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London stocks are expected to open higher on Friday, supported by signs of easing tensions between the US and Iran.

Futures indicate the FTSE 100 to a gain of around **29 points at the open**, which would partially recover Thursday’s **134-point drop to 9,972**, after closing **1.3% lower on Thursday**.

Donald Trump said talks with Tehran are **“going very well”**, extending a pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure by **10 days**. The move has helped stabilise sentiment, although Iran has yet to formally respond.

Oil prices edged lower, with **Brent crude around $107.76 a barrel**, reflecting cautious optimism that supply disruption risks may ease.

Global markets remain mixed, with **US futures** also edging higher, suggesting a potential rebound after a weak session on Wall Street. The Nasdaq Composite fell **2.4%**, the S&P 500 dropped **1.7%**, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined **1%**.

**Asian markets** showed a mixed performance, reflecting ongoing uncertainty around the geopolitical backdrop.

**Japan**’s Nikkei 225 and **South Korea**’s Kospi both slipped 0.4%, while **Hong Kong**’s Hang Seng Index and **China**’s Shanghai Composite each gained 0.6%.

**Australia**’s S&P/ASX 200 edged 0.1% lower, highlighting the lack of a clear directional trend across the region.

The mixed picture underscores a market still balancing geopolitical risks against hopes of stabilisation.

The improved outlook reflects cautious optimism that tensions may ease, though markets remain highly sensitive to further developments.

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