Asian markets rallied strongly following Wall Street’s best session in nearly a year, as renewed hopes of an imminent end to the Iran war boosted investor sentiment.
FTSE 100 Set for Higher Open as Oil Pullback
London equities are expected to open higher on Wednesday, supported by a pullback in oil prices and improving sentiment around a potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict.
What happened overnight – Tuesday 31st March 2026
Oil steady near highs as Asian stocks slide on prolonged conflict fears
FTSE 100 set for muted open as inflation ticks up and tensions persist
London stocks are expected to open marginally higher on Tuesday, as investors balance rising inflation pressures with ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
FTSE 100 set to fall as oil surge and geopolitical tensions weigh
London stocks are expected to open lower on Monday, despite fresh comments from Donald Trump suggesting a potential deal with Iran “could be soon.”
FTSE 100 ends week flat as oil concerns linger
The FTSE 100 closed the week at 9,967, slipping just 5 points (-0.05%) on the day, but still finishing slightly higher over the week.
FTSE 100 set to rebound as Middle East tensions ease
London stocks are expected to open higher on Friday, supported by signs of easing tensions between the US and Iran.
FTSE 100 set to edge lower as oil climbs again
London stocks are expected to open slightly lower on Thursday, with rising oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions weighing on sentiment.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 25th March 2026
Oil falls and Asian markets rally on Iran peace hopes
FTSE 100 set for flat open as markets weigh Iran outlook
London stocks are expected to open little changed on Tuesday, as investors balance signs of potential de-escalation against ongoing risks in energy markets.
What happened overnight – Monday 23rd March 2026
Asian markets plunge as Trump threats escalate tensions
FTSE 100 set to slump as Iran tensions escalate
London stocks are expected to open sharply lower on Monday after fresh tensions between the US and Iran rattled global markets and pushed oil prices higher.