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FTSE 100 reels from worst week in a year as oil shock hits London stocks

FTSE 100 reels from worst week in a year as oil shock hits London stocks

The FTSE 100 dropped 5.7% this week, its sharpest fall since April 2025, as oil surged above $90 a barrel and traders slashed UK rate-cut bets. Energy and defence shares held firm, but airlines and miners tumbled. The FTSE 250 lost 0.8% on Friday. Money markets now see little chance of a March Bank of England cut.
British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

IAG shares fell 1.3% to 412.7 pence in early London trading, extending recent losses and underperforming the broader European travel and leisure sector, which slipped 0.6%. Investors cited rising oil prices and geopolitical risks, while Ryanair’s upbeat booking outlook offered limited support. No new company-specific news emerged ahead of IAG’s Feb. 27 results.
IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares edged up 0.2% to 411.5 pence in early London trading Friday after a volatile week for energy prices and security news. British Airways, part of IAG, continued to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace, cancelling all Bahrain flights through Jan. 16. Brent crude steadied at $63.81 a barrel. Investors focused on cost pressures and route disruptions over passenger demand.
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London Markets Slip as FTSE 100 Falters Ahead of BoE Verdict

The FTSE 100 closed at 9,701, down 0.2%, pausing near record highs as gains in oil and financial stocks were offset by losses in mining and retail. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.3%. Investors grew cautious ahead of Thursday’s Bank of England meeting. Vodafone fell over 5% after a broker downgrade, while BP rose 1% after a $1.5 billion US asset sale.

Stock Market Today

  • RTX Shares See 52% Gain in Year - Is It Overvalued at $200?
    March 20, 2026, 1:45 AM EDT. RTX's share price rose 51.8% over the past year but dropped 1.4% last month, trading around $200.73. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis values RTX at $183.11, suggesting the stock is about 9.6% overvalued based on projected free cash flows. Despite promising aerospace and defense sector positioning, valuation signals are mixed, with a 3 out of 6 score indicating both undervaluation and fair pricing factors. Investors should watch RTX closely for market shifts and updates to fundamentals that could affect its value.
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