Asian stocks fall as renewed Iran tensions lift oil prices
FTSE 100 set to fall as Iran ceasefire doubts weigh on markets
Stocks in London are set to open lower on Friday, ahead of the latest UK house price data and following attacks that cast fresh doubt on the fragile ceasefire between
FTSE 100 falls as hopes of Iran peace deal weigh on oil and defence stocks
The FTSE 100 fell 1.5% on Thursday as growing optimism over a potential Middle East peace agreement triggered sharp declines in energy and defence shares.
US stocks set for higher open as oil prices ease on Iran deal hopes
Wall Street looked set to open higher, with major US indices hovering near record levels in premarket trading as optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement weighed on oil prices.
FTSE 100 extends recovery as hopes of Iran deal grow
London stocks are set for a firmer open on Thursday following the previous session’s strong rally, as optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement continues to support global risk sentiment.
FTSE 100 set for strong gains after easing tensions
London stocks are set for a stronger open on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions and softer oil prices improve investor sentiment. Futures indicate the FTSE 100 will open around 106
What happened overnight – Friday 1st May 2026
Trading volumes may be thinner, with several major markets—including those in China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland—closed for the Labour Day holiday.
FTSE 100 holds steady as rally pauses
London equities are set for a muted open on Friday, with markets pausing after recent gains as oil prices ease.
What happened overnight – Thursday 30th April 2026
Oil markets surged to fresh four-year highs as geopolitical tensions intensified, following Donald Trump’s warning that a US blockade of Iranian ports could persist for months.
FTSE 100 under pressure after previous session’s losses
London equities are set for a subdued open on Thursday, with investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of key central bank decisions.
Trump escalates Iran stance, warns he’s “no more Mr Nice Guy”
Oil prices pushed higher on renewed geopolitical tensions, with crude breaching $115 after Donald Trump escalated rhetoric over Iran.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 29th April 2026
Asian equity markets delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday, while oil prices remained volatile as geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East continued to dominate sentiment. Negotiations aimed at ending the