Asian markets were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors awaited a widely expected US Federal Reserve interest-rate increase, while AI-related stocks remained volatile.
FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher Ahead of UK Inflation and Fed Decision
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 30 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,688.63 on Wednesday, as investors await UK inflation figures and a potentially pivotal Federal Reserve interest-rate
FTSE 100 Falls as Wage Growth Cools and Middle East Tensions Persist
The FTSE 100 closed 0.37% lower at 10,658.13 on Tuesday, recovering from an intraday low of 10,586.39 as high bond yields, expectations of tighter monetary policy and elevated oil prices
What happened overnight – Tuesday 15th September 2026
US Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High as Oil Prices Keep Markets on Edge
FTSE 100 Set to Open Lower as Fed Rate Hike Fears Intensify
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 20 points, or 0.2%, lower at 10,678.57 on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday’s 0.4% gain as investors weigh rising bond yields,
FTSE 100 Closes Higher as Markets Look Ahead to Bank of England
The FTSE 100 closed 0.44% higher at 10,697.57 on Monday, as investors looked ahead to this week’s Bank of England interest-rate decision while continuing to assess the inflationary impact of
FTSE 100 Rises as Oil Prices Jump Above $108
The FTSE 100 moved higher on Monday as a sharp rise in oil prices helped London shrug off weakness across technology stocks.
FTSE 100 called higher as Saudi attack sends oil soaring
The FTSE 100 is expected to open about 26 points higher on Monday. London’s blue-chip index closed Friday at 10,650.44, up 42 points or 0.4%, having reached a session high
FTSE 100 Rises as UK Economy Beats Forecasts With 0.4% July Growth
London stocks closed higher on Friday after UK economic growth significantly exceeded expectations, although the stronger data also added to debate over the future direction of Bank of England interest
What happened overnight – Friday 11th september 2026
Oil prices remained close to their highest levels since May on Friday as renewed tensions in the Middle East kept investors focused on the risk of further disruption to global
FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher as Markets Watch Hormuz and Await UK GDP Data
London stocks are expected to open modestly higher on Friday as investors await a major batch of UK economic data, while developments in the Strait of Hormuz and elevated oil
FTSE 100 Falls as US-Iran Conflict Keeps Oil Above $100 and ECB Raises Rates
London stocks remained under pressure on Thursday as continued US-Iran attacks on shipping disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, keeping Brent crude above $100 a barrel and adding