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Early market roundup: Stocks rise as US hints winding down Iran war

Stock prices in London were higher on Wednesday morning as US President Donald Trump signalled that the war in Iran could come to an end,...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 09:15


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 up but Iran war hits UK economy

Stocks closed mostly higher on Tuesday, as ongoing uncertainty due to war in the Middle East boosted oil companies’ stocks and caused a drop in...

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 17:16


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks steady before US nonfarm productivity

Stock prices in London did not move much at midday Tuesday, ahead of US nonfarm productivity and flash US purchasing managers’ index data, as oil...

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 12:14


Early market roundup: Stocks marginally up; US-Iran war uncertainty

Stock prices in London were softly higher on Tuesday morning as the White House said that plans for talks with Iran remain ‘fluid’, while Tehran...

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 09:20


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 ends in red despite hopes of end to war

Stock indices swung wildly but ultimately ended Monday lower, as oil retreated from its earlier high with US President Donald Trump cooling his rhetoric on...

Mon, 23/03/2026 - 17:19


Lunchtime market roundup: Markets recover amid Trump’s about-turn

Stock prices in London were volatile at Monday midday after early losses, as US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in strikes against Iran’s...

Mon, 23/03/2026 - 12:30


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 opens lower as oil price rises amid war

Stock prices in London opened sharply lower on Monday as the price of Brent oil was higher, as the war between US-Israel and Iran continued...

Mon, 23/03/2026 - 08:59


Late market roundup: Stocks end week red; travel firms recover mildly

Stock prices in London closed lower on Friday, with airline companies edging up a notch as oil prices were more steady; miners however ended mostly...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 17:23


Lunchtime market roundup: European blue chip indices up; oil steady

Stock prices in London were higher on Friday midday as UK borrowing costs rose to their highest level since 2008, as the price of Brent...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 12:22


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 gets airline boost as oil steadies

London’s blue chip index opened higher on Friday, mirroring its European counterparts, as airlines gained and oil majors slipped on steadier oil prices.

The FTSE...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 09:20


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