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.
FTSE 100 turns negative for the year after war sell-off
The FTSE 100 fell sharply in afternoon trading as rising interest rate expectations weighed on sentiment.
What happened overnight – Friday 20th March 2026
Oil retreats after volatile session as markets steady
FTSE 100 set to edge higher after heavy sell-off
The FTSE 100 is expected to stabilise on Friday, with markets taking a breather after a sharp sell-off saw the index fall 242 points, or 2.4%, to 10,064.
What happened overnight – Thursday 19th March 2026
Stocks slide as oil surges on Middle East escalation
London stocks set to fall sharply as Middle East tensions escalate
Stocks in London are expected to open significantly lower on Thursday after fresh attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East rattled global markets and pushed oil prices higher.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 18th March 2026
Oil prices eased slightly, with Brent crude trading at $101.25 a barrel, down from $101.95 on Tuesday. As Iran confirmed the death of its security chief, Ali Larijani, while markets showed resilience
The FTSE 100 is expected to rise on Wednesday as oil prices edge lower
Stocks in London are set to open higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in Asian markets as investors keep a close eye on developments in the Middle East and await the