London stocks ended a difficult week lower on Friday, with the FTSE 100 falling 0.3% as surging oil prices, renewed Middle East tensions and concerns over artificial intelligence investment weighed
FTSE 100 opens flat as Shell and BP gain on oil prices above $114
London stocks opened broadly unchanged on Friday as gains in energy giants Shell and BP helped offset pressure from the latest Wall Street technology sell-off, while oil prices remained near
What happened overnight – Friday 23rd October 2026
Global technology stocks came under renewed pressure on Friday after a sharp Wall Street sell-off raised further concerns about the cost and sustainability of artificial intelligence investment, while oil prices
FTSE 100 set for modest gain as AI sell-off hits Wall Street
London stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Friday despite another sharp sell-off in US technology shares, as concerns over artificial intelligence investment weigh on global markets and oil
FTSE 100 falls as oil prices rise and UK manufacturing weakens
London stocks closed lower on Thursday as rising oil prices, renewed tensions in the Middle East and weaker UK manufacturing activity weighed on investor confidence, despite strong gains for London
FTSE 100 set to fall as Asian technology stocks plunge
London stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday as renewed concerns over artificial intelligence investment trigger heavy selling across Asian technology markets, while rising oil prices add to inflation
FTSE 100 closes higher despite UK inflation rising to 3.5% as SpaceX earnings lift markets
London stocks ended modestly higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 recovering from early losses despite stronger-than-expected UK inflation, as gains in European equities and upbeat US technology earnings helped
What happened overnight – Wednesday 21st October 2026
Asian stock markets were mixed, with South Korean and Japanese technology shares recovering following a stronger session on Wall Street, while rising oil prices and continued uncertainty over Middle East
FTSE 100 set to open higher as SpaceX shares surge and UK inflation figures loom
London stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to gain around 15 points as investors await key UK inflation and borrowing figures, while
FTSE 100 falls as oil prices retreat despite stronger UK jobs data
London stocks ended lower on Tuesday, although the FTSE 100 recovered from heavier earlier losses as oil prices retreated amid reports of fresh US-Iran peace proposals, while stronger UK employment
What happened overnight – Tuesday 20th October 2026
Asian stock markets declined on Tuesday as elevated oil prices and continuing supply concerns in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, overshadowing a rebound in US technology shares on
FTSE 100 falls as weaker UK wage growth and declining job vacancies
London stocks opened lower on Tuesday as fresh UK labour market figures showed slowing wage growth and a decline in job vacancies, raising concerns about the strength of the British