Britain’s FTSE 100 rose more than 0.9% on Friday as oil prices fell back below US$100 a barrel. The index was supported by a sharp reversal in Brent crude, which
What happened overnight – Friday 24th July 2026
Asian Markets Fall as Trump Tariffs and Oil Spike Hit Sentiment
FTSE 100 Seen Lower as Oil Stays Above US$100 and Tariff Fears Weigh
London stocks are expected to open lower on Friday as Middle East conflict concerns, higher oil prices and fresh US tariff risks weigh on sentiment.
FTSE 100 Falls as Oil Tops US$100 and Middle East Tensions Widen
London stocks closed lower on Thursday as surging oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions unnerved investors.
FTSE 100 Seen Lower Ahead of ECB Rate Decision
London stocks are expected to open slightly lower on Thursday as investors look ahead to the European Central Bank’s latest interest rate decision.
FTSE 100 Closes Higher as Inflation Cools and Oil Prices Rise
London stocks closed higher on Wednesday as softer UK inflation supported sentiment, while rising oil prices kept geopolitical risks in focus.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Asian Markets Rise as Tech Stocks Rebound Despite Oil Tensions
FTSE 100 Seen Higher Ahead of UK Inflation Data
London’s blue-chip shares are expected to extend gains on Wednesday as investors digest a softer UK inflation reading.
FTSE 100 Closes Higher as Defence Stocks Rally
London stocks closed higher on Tuesday as new Chancellor John Healey reiterated his commitment to fiscal discipline and defence shares rallied.
What happened overnight – Tuesday 21st July 2026
Asian Markets Rebound as Chip Stocks Recover and Oil Eases
FTSE 100 Seen Lower Ahead of UK Jobs Data
London stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday as investors await UK unemployment, earnings and public sector finance data.
FTSE 100 Falls as Gilt Yields Rise After Burnham Enters No 10
London stocks closed lower on Monday as gilt yields rose following Andy Burnham’s first speech as UK prime minister and the start of a Cabinet reshuffle.