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Early market roundup: Stocks down amid slow progress in ending war

Equities were weaker on Friday morning in London, as markets eyed a lack of progress in negotiations between the US and Iran, while oil prices...

Fri, 24/04/2026 - 09:16


Late market roundup: FTSE pares losses as Hormuz tensions simmer

London stocks ended slightly lower on Thursday but recovered from earlier sharp losses as developments around the Strait of Hormuz and mixed signals on US-Iran...

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 17:05


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks pressured by inflation fears and war

Stocks in London were lower around noon on Thursday, as traders absorbed data readouts for the UK and Europe against a backdrop of ongoing tension...

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 12:25


Early market roundup: Stocks fall as inflation weighs on Sainsbury’s

London-listed equities began Thursday lower, as the cost effects of conflict in the Middle East clouded Sainsbury’s earnings, while data showed that UK public sector...

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 09:06


Late market roundup: Shares fall as oil climbs above $100

London stocks edged lower on Wednesday as Brent crude moved back above $100 a barrel amid renewed tensions in the Straight of Hormuz, overshadowing steady...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 17:06


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed amid ‘fog of uncertainty’

Stocks mirrored mixed geopolitical signals around noon Wednesday, as Iran reported attacks on ships which had ‘ignored warnings’ despite an extended ceasefire.

The FTSE 100...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 12:28


Early market roundup: Iran war impact drives UK inflation up to 3.3%

London equities were up as markets opened on Wednesday, though all eyes remained on conflict between the US and Iran, as the impact of the...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 09:15


Late market roundup: Stocks down as US-Iran ceasefire deadline nears

London stocks gave up early gains on Tuesday as investors grew cautious ahead of the looming expiry of the US-Iran ceasefire, with rising oil...

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 17:06


Lunchtime market roundup: ‘Tentative gains’ before ceasefire deadline

Stocks edged up around noon on Tuesday in London, as the market kept an eye on a soon-to-expire ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Away...

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 12:13


Early market roundup: London stocks edge up despite US-Iran nerves

Shares began Tuesday higher in London, amid improved UK unemployment data, and in spite of heightened tension between the US and Iran.

The FTSE 100...

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 09:26


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