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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 falls 1.5% as oil jumps; Rentokil and Admiral gain, Wizz Air drops

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 falls 1.5% as oil jumps; Rentokil and Admiral gain, Wizz Air drops

London’s FTSE 100 fell 1.5% to 10,413.94 on Thursday as oil prices surged and investors scaled back bets on Bank of England rate cuts. Rentokil Initial and Admiral rose after posting higher profits, while Wizz Air and Reckitt dropped on outlook warnings. The FTSE 250 lost 0.9%. Brent crude traded near $84.41 a barrel.
5 March 2026
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FTSE 100 today: Schroders deal sparks record high, but London shares end lower on weak UK growth

FTSE 100 today: Schroders deal sparks record high, but London shares end lower on weak UK growth

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.67% at 10,402.44 after hitting a record intraday high, as weak GDP and business investment data weighed. Schroders surged on a £9.9 billion takeover offer from Nuveen, the largest-ever for a European fund manager. The FTSE 250 fell 0.48%. Investors expect the Bank of England may cut rates at its March 19 meeting.
12 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Stocks Rally on US-Iran Peace Plan Reports as Oil Prices Fall Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
    March 25, 2026, 10:01 AM EDT. U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday following reports that the U.S. sent Iran a 15-point peace plan aimed at ending the conflict. The S&P 500 rose about 1%, Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.2%, and Dow jumped 575 points. However, oil prices dropped sharply, with U.S. crude tumbling over 4% to $88 per barrel after soaring 30% since the war started Feb. 28. Iranian media later denied accepting talks, triggering volatility in markets. Analysts noted continued elevated volatility and geopolitical risk premiums affecting inflation and central bank policies. The situation remains fluid, with Pakistan offering to mediate and talks possibly forthcoming despite mixed signals from President Trump. Traders grapple with the tug of war between hopes for peace and ongoing conflict risks.
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