Stocks slide as oil surges on Middle East escalation
London stocks set to fall sharply as Middle East tensions escalate
Stocks in London are expected to open significantly lower on Thursday after fresh attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East rattled global markets and pushed oil prices higher.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 18th March 2026
Oil prices eased slightly, with Brent crude trading at $101.25 a barrel, down from $101.95 on Tuesday. As Iran confirmed the death of its security chief, Ali Larijani, while markets showed resilience
The FTSE 100 is expected to rise on Wednesday as oil prices edge lower
Stocks in London are set to open higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in Asian markets as investors keep a close eye on developments in the Middle East and await the
What happened overnight – Tuesday 17th March 2026
Shares in Asia traded unevenly on Tuesday after a fall in oil prices helped push US markets to their strongest session since the war in Iran began.
FTSE 100 seen opening lower as investors track oil market amid Middle East conflict
Stocks in London are set to open slightly lower on Tuesday as investors continue to monitor developments in the oil market amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
FTSE Futures Point to Higher Open as Oil Prices Climb
Stocks in London are expected to open higher on Monday as oil prices continue to climb ahead of a busy week of central bank meetings.
What happened overnight – Friday 13th March 2026
UK equities finished lower for a second consecutive session on Thursday as Iran escalated attacks on oil and transport infrastructure across the Middle East, pushing crude prices higher and heightening
What happened overnight – Wednesday 11th March 2026
London stocks finished higher on Tuesday as markets rebounded from the previous day’s losses and easing oil prices helped calm inflation concerns.
What happened overnight – Tuesday 10th March 2026
Asian markets rebounded after the previous day’s steep losses as investors reacted to comments from Donald Trump suggesting the conflict involving Iran could be nearing an end.
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What happened overnight – Friday 6th Match 2026
Global stock markets weakened as a renewed spike in energy prices unsettled investors.