London stocks are expected to open lower on Wednesday as renewed US military action against Iran pushed oil prices higher, while investors assessed mixed economic data from China.
FTSE 100 Closes Higher as Softer US Inflation Offsets Oil Price Jitters
The FTSE 100 reversed an early decline to close higher on Tuesday as softer-than-expected US inflation data helped offset concerns over soaring oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions.
FTSE 100 Seen Flat as Oil Surges Above $84
London stocks are expected to open broadly flat on Tuesday as investors weigh a fresh escalation in fighting between the US and Iran alongside sharply higher oil prices and upcoming
FTSE 100 Ends Flat as Oil Rises on Renewed US-Iran Tensions
The FTSE 100 struggled for direction on Monday, closing just 1 point higher at 10,498.29 as rising oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions offset weakness in technology and precious
FTSE 100 Seen Lower as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Towards $80
London stocks are expected to open lower on Monday as renewed tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices sharply higher and weighed on investor sentiment.
FTSE 100 Closes Higher as Vodafone Surges 13% and easyJet Jumps on Apollo Bid
The FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday in calmer trading, helped by a double-digit rise in Vodafone shares as investors largely took the latest US-Iran tensions in stride.
FTSE 100 heads higher after Thursday rebound
London stocks are set to open higher on Friday, rounding off a hectic trading week as investors look ahead to the start of earnings season next week.
FTSE 100 Falls as AstraZeneca Trial Failure Weighs on London Market
London’s FTSE 100 underperformed European peers on Thursday as a sharp fall in AstraZeneca offset strong gains across the mining sector, while investors continued to assess developments in the Middle
FTSE 100 Seen Higher Despite Fresh Middle East Escalation
London stocks are set to open higher on Thursday despite renewed military escalation in the Middle East, as investors also assess the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 8th July 2026
Renewed tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices and Treasury yields higher overnight after Washington launched fresh strikes against Iranian targets.
FTSE 100 Seen Lower as Middle East Escalation Lifts Oil Prices
London stocks are set for a slightly weaker open on Wednesday, as investors assess a fresh escalation in the Middle East and a sharp rise in oil prices following US
FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Shell Offsets Mining and Tech Weakness
London’s FTSE 100 nudged higher on Tuesday, outperforming weaker European and US markets, as gains in energy stocks helped offset pressure on miners and technology-linked shares.