London stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Friday despite another sharp sell-off in US technology shares, as concerns over artificial intelligence investment weigh on global markets and oil
FTSE 100 falls as oil prices rise and UK manufacturing weakens
London stocks closed lower on Thursday as rising oil prices, renewed tensions in the Middle East and weaker UK manufacturing activity weighed on investor confidence, despite strong gains for London
FTSE 100 set to fall as Asian technology stocks plunge
London stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday as renewed concerns over artificial intelligence investment trigger heavy selling across Asian technology markets, while rising oil prices add to inflation
FTSE 100 closes higher despite UK inflation rising to 3.5% as SpaceX earnings lift markets
London stocks ended modestly higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 recovering from early losses despite stronger-than-expected UK inflation, as gains in European equities and upbeat US technology earnings helped
What happened overnight – Wednesday 21st October 2026
Asian stock markets were mixed, with South Korean and Japanese technology shares recovering following a stronger session on Wall Street, while rising oil prices and continued uncertainty over Middle East
FTSE 100 set to open higher as SpaceX shares surge and UK inflation figures loom
London stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to gain around 15 points as investors await key UK inflation and borrowing figures, while
FTSE 100 falls as oil prices retreat despite stronger UK jobs data
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
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
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.