Asian equities retreated while oil prices advanced after Donald Trump gave Iran a 15-day deadline to reach an agreement on its nuclear programme, warning of “really bad things” if no
What happened overnight – Thursday 12th February 2026
Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday, with benchmark indexes in Japan and South Korea hitting fresh record levels, even after Wall Street wavered overnight following a stronger-than-expected US jobs
UK stocks fall at the open, as expected
The FTSE 100 fell sharply at the open, dropping 58 points, or 0.57%, to 10,167 as the sell-off across commodities fed through to UK equities.
Stocks, gold and oil sink amid widespread market sell-off
Stocks across Asia tumbled overnight as a brutal sell-off in gold and silver rippled through global markets, dragging equities lower and denting risk appetite.
February opens with pressure on FTSE 100 as rally reverses
Stocks in London are set to open sharply lower on Monday as investors digest violent losses across precious metals markets.
London stocks set to open higher as Trump Fed chair decision looms
Stocks in London are set to open slightly higher on Friday as investors weigh geopolitical risks, a busy economic calendar and an imminent announcement from US President Donald Trump on
FTSE 100 touches new record, briefly reaching 10,277.72 points
The FTSE 100 touched a fresh record high on Thursday, briefly reaching a 52-week high of 10,277.72 points.
London stocks set to open higher as Fed decision and gold rally lift sentiment
London stocks are set to open higher on Thursday, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision and a renewed surge in gold prices.
Markets ignore Trump’s dollar optimism as gold hits new records
UK stocks were little changed in early trading, as uncertainty around currency markets weighed on sentiment.
London stocks eye modest gains as gold surges and dollar slides
London stocks are set to open modestly higher on Wednesday, with a weaker US dollar and fresh record highs in gold dominating the macro backdrop ahead of the Federal Reserve’s
Gold fever returns: FTSE rises as Deutsche Bank talks $6,000
The FTSE 100 closed 58 points higher at 10,207, supported by a strong rally in bank stocks.
FTSE gains expected as Starmer bets on China trade and dollar slips
London stocks are set to open higher on Tuesday, supported by a softer US dollar and firmer trading across Asian markets.