London equities are set for a muted open on Friday, with markets pausing after recent gains as oil prices ease.
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.
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
FTSE 100 set to dip as investors await central bank decisions
London equities look set for a modest pullback at Wednesday’s open, with investors treading carefully ahead of key monetary policy decisions later in the day.
FTSE 100 falters, monthly gains on the line
The FTSE 100 looks set to drift lower on Tuesday, with futures pointing to a modest 12-point drop – potentially wiping out the month’s gains.
FTSE 100 set to open lower as Middle East tensions weigh
London stocks are set for a softer open on Monday as rising oil prices and stalled US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment.
What happened overnight – Friday 24th April 2026
Oil prices pushed higher again as uncertainty around the Middle East ceasefire and stalled US-Iran talks kept markets on edge.
What happened overnight – Thursday 23rd April 2026
Asian equities pulled back from record levels as rising oil prices and renewed shipping disruptions in the Gulf weighed on sentiment.
FTSE 100 to open down as markets await key UK data
London stocks are set for a weaker open on Thursday, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to weigh on sentiment ahead of key economic data releases.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Asian equities were mixed in cautious trading after Donald Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire, offering markets some near-term relief but little clarity on a lasting resolution.
FTSE 100 set to fall as investors await UK inflation data
London stocks are set for a softer open on Wednesday as investors await the latest UK inflation data, with markets also digesting developments in the Middle East.
What happened overnight – Tuesday 21st April 2026
Asian equities were mostly higher on Tuesday, while oil prices edged lower as markets digested the latest escalation in US-Iran tensions.