London stocks are set for a firmer open on Tuesday, extending Monday’s strong gains, after US President Donald Trump pointed to encouraging progress in talks with Iran.
FTSE 100 starts week on back foot as tensions flare
London markets are set for a weaker start to the week as investors react to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and another sharp rise in oil prices.
FTSE 100 posts steepest decline since Iran conflict escalation
London stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the FTSE 100 recording its worst session since the outbreak of the Iran conflict as political uncertainty and rising bond yields
FTSE 100 set to fall as political uncertainty weighs
London markets are expected to open lower on Friday as investors digest the outcome of the US-China summit alongside intensifying political uncertainty in Westminster.
The FTSE 100 moved higher at Thursday’s open
UK equities moved higher at Thursday’s open after official figures showed the British economy expanded by 0.6% during the first quarter of the year, beating expectations of a slowdown amid
FTSE 100 pushes higher as markets eye Beijing summit
London markets are expected to open higher on Thursday as investors assess developments from the high-profile US-China summit in Beijing and prepare for a significant batch of UK economic data.
FTSE 100 rattled by Iran tensions and UK political pressure
London markets are expected to open lower on Tuesday as investors assess renewed uncertainty surrounding the fragile Iran ceasefire and mounting political pressure on the UK Prime Minister
FTSE 100 extends winning run as bulls stay in control
London markets look set for a firmer open on Monday, extending a strong rebound in the FTSE 100 after the index surged 17.5% from its April 7 low.
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.
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