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
FTSE 100 falls as hopes of Iran peace deal weigh on oil and defence stocks
The FTSE 100 fell 1.5% on Thursday as growing optimism over a potential Middle East peace agreement triggered sharp declines in energy and defence shares.
FTSE 100 extends recovery as hopes of Iran deal grow
London stocks are set for a firmer open on Thursday following the previous session’s strong rally, as optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement continues to support global risk sentiment.
FTSE 100 set for strong gains after easing tensions
London stocks are set for a stronger open on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions and softer oil prices improve investor sentiment. Futures indicate the FTSE 100 will open around 106
What happened overnight – Friday 1st May 2026
Trading volumes may be thinner, with several major markets—including those in China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland—closed for the Labour Day holiday.
FTSE 100 holds steady as rally pauses
London equities are set for a muted open on Friday, with markets pausing after recent gains as oil prices ease.
What happened overnight – Thursday 30th April 2026
Oil markets surged to fresh four-year highs as geopolitical tensions intensified, following Donald Trump’s warning that a US blockade of Iranian ports could persist for months.
FTSE 100 under pressure after previous session’s losses
London equities are set for a subdued open on Thursday, with investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of key central bank decisions.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 29th April 2026
Asian equity markets delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday, while oil prices remained volatile as geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East continued to dominate sentiment. Negotiations aimed at ending the
FTSE 100 set to dip as investors await central bank decisions
London equities look set for a modest pullback at Wednesday’s open, with investors treading carefully ahead of key monetary policy decisions later in the day.
FTSE 100 falters, monthly gains on the line
The FTSE 100 looks set to drift lower on Tuesday, with futures pointing to a modest 12-point drop – potentially wiping out the month’s gains.