London markets are set for a weaker start to the week as investors react to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and another sharp rise in oil prices.
FTSE 100 posts steepest decline since Iran conflict escalation
London stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the FTSE 100 recording its worst session since the outbreak of the Iran conflict as political uncertainty and rising bond yields
What happened overnight – Friday 15th May 2026
Asian markets traded lower on Friday as investors continued monitoring developments surrounding the Iran conflict and the conclusion of US President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in
FTSE 100 set to fall as political uncertainty weighs
London markets are expected to open lower on Friday as investors digest the outcome of the US-China summit alongside intensifying political uncertainty in Westminster.
The FTSE 100 moved higher at Thursday’s open
UK equities moved higher at Thursday’s open after official figures showed the British economy expanded by 0.6% during the first quarter of the year, beating expectations of a slowdown amid
What happened overnight – Thursday 14th May 2026
Asian markets traded mixed on Thursday after Wall Street reached fresh record highs, as investors closely followed the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in
FTSE 100 pushes higher as markets eye Beijing summit
London markets are expected to open higher on Thursday as investors assess developments from the high-profile US-China summit in Beijing and prepare for a significant batch of UK economic data.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 13th May 2026
Asian markets moved lower on Wednesday as investors weighed ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East alongside fresh concerns over the outlook for global technology stocks and inflation.
FTSE 100 rattled by Iran tensions and UK political pressure
London markets are expected to open lower on Tuesday as investors assess renewed uncertainty surrounding the fragile Iran ceasefire and mounting political pressure on the UK Prime Minister
FTSE 100 extends winning run as bulls stay in control
London markets look set for a firmer open on Monday, extending a strong rebound in the FTSE 100 after the index surged 17.5% from its April 7 low.
What happened overnight – Friday 8th May 2026
Asian stocks fall as renewed Iran tensions lift oil prices
FTSE 100 set to fall as Iran ceasefire doubts weigh on markets
Stocks in London are set to open lower on Friday, ahead of the latest UK house price data and following attacks that cast fresh doubt on the fragile ceasefire between