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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 pares early slump as oil shock hits London shares

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 pares early slump as oil shock hits London shares

FTSE 100 closed down 0.3% and FTSE 250 fell 1.6% after Brent crude surged over 25% to $119.50 a barrel amid the U.S.-Iran war. UK gilt yields jumped as traders shifted bets toward a possible Bank of England rate hike. Sterling weakened, while energy stocks like Shell and BP rose. Homebuilders and property shares led declines, with Persimmon down 5.5%.
9 March 2026
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  • Q4 Earnings, US-Iran Tensions and Oil Prices Set Indian Markets' Course Next Week
    April 19, 2026, 1:05 AM EDT. Indian stock markets posted modest weekly gains led by the Sensex and Nifty 50, buoyed by broad buying interest. Looking ahead, key triggers include the Q4 2026 earnings season with major firms like HDFC Bank and Infosys announcing results. The outcome could steer sector-specific moves. Renewed tension in the US-Iran peace talks and Iran's reversal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz heighten geopolitical risks, influencing risk sentiment and crude prices. A tentative US-Iran ceasefire had earlier eased energy supply fears, causing oil prices to tumble and supporting equities globally. Market watchers expect continued volatility driven by news flow and crude price fluctuations, impacting capital flows and investor confidence. Stability in these areas is crucial for sustaining the current positive momentum.

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19 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 19, 2026, 1:05 AM EDT Q4 Earnings, US-Iran Tensions and Oil Prices Set Indian Markets' Course Next Week April 19, 2026, 1:05 AM EDT. **Indian stock markets** posted modest weekly gains led by the Sensex and Nifty 50, buoyed by broad buying interest. Looking ahead, key triggers include the **Q4 2026 earnings season** with major firms like HDFC Bank and Infosys announcing results. The outcome could steer sector-specific moves. Renewed tension in the **US-Iran peace talks** and Iran's reversal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz heighten geopolitical risks, influencing risk
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