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
SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 20th October 2026
Nickel prices climb as Chinese producers plan talks on cutting Indonesian output
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
FTSE 100 set to fall as French unrest and UK jobs data weigh on markets
London stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 facing renewed pressure from political unrest in France and weakness across Asian markets, as investors await UK
FTSE 100 falls 1.07% as European unrest and banking concerns weigh on London stocks
London stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, with the FTSE 100 falling 1.07% as political unrest across several European countries, higher borrowing costs and renewed concerns over banking sector risks
SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 19th October 2026
Copper eases as traders question whether Trump will follow through on tariffs
What happened overnight – Monday 19th October 2026
Global stock markets were mixed on Monday as investors assessed renewed weakness in US technology shares, stronger-than-expected economic growth in China and developments in international energy markets.
FTSE 100 seen lower as technology shares come under pressure
London stocks are expected to open slightly lower on Monday after the FTSE 100 recorded a strong 3.1% gain last week, as renewed selling in US technology shares and uncertainty
FTSE 100 jumps 3.1% for week as interest rate fears ease
London stocks ended a strong week with further gains on Friday, as Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey played down concerns over persistent inflation, helping the FTSE 100 climb 3.1%
FTSE 100 rises above 10,850 as industrial stocks gain
London stocks moved higher at midday on Friday, with the FTSE 100 edging above 10,850 points as gains among industrial companies offset weakness in banking shares, while investors assessed fresh
What happened overnight – Friday 16th October 2026
Asian stock markets rebounded on Friday as technology shares recovered from Thursday’s sharp sell-off, with South Korea and Japan leading gains following a more stable session on Wall Street and