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Late market roundup: Shares finish higher on Hormuz reopening rumours

London’s blue chip index staged a late comeback on Friday after another bruising bout of Middle East-driven volatility, as reports that Iran may work with...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 17:11


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks lower as UK firms expect price rises

Stock prices in London were lower on Thursday midday, as UK companies expect to increase prices more quickly as a result of the war between...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 12:14


Early market roundup: Travel stocks hit amid tense US-Iran rhetoric

Stocks opened lower on Thursday morning amid intensifying rhetoric between US President Donald Trump and Iran, as the one-month-long war continues to impact energy prices...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 09:26


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 jumps on Iran ceasefire hopes

London stocks rallied on Wednesday, tracking gains in Europe, as signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East boosted risk appetite, sending banks and airlines...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 17:10


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks higher but Berkeley, Rightmove down

Stock prices continued to trade higher on Wednesday midday after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the country regarding the impact of the Iran war;...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 12:22


Early market roundup: Iran peace hopes lift shares; gold price higher

Stock prices in London opened higher on Wednesday after the White House announced that US President Donald Trump will give an ‘important update on Iran’;...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 09:20


Late market roundup: Shares gain as diplomacy hopes ease oil prices

London stocks extended their rally on Tuesday amid reports that US President Donald Trump is prioritising diplomatic efforts over further military escalation in Iran, while...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 17:09


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks up but Wizz Air falls; gold higher

Stock prices in London were higher on Tuesday midday despite the war between US-Israel and Iran continuing, as gold miner Antofagasta and defence firm BAE...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 12:15


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 higher as UK retailers rise

UK retail stocks opened higher on Tuesday after Worldpanel data showed that grocery sales rose in March; meanwhile investors await consumer price index inflation data...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 09:13


Late market roundup: FTSE rallies on Iran talk hopes despite oil surge

London stocks climbed strongly on Monday as renewed signals of possible peace talks over Iran lifted sentiment, even as Brent crude remained elevated and tensions...

Mon, 30/03/2026 - 17:14


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