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The FTSE 100 closed slightly lower on Friday but rose for the week overall, as markets await the outcome of the weekend’s US

The FTSE 100 was in the green at Friday midday ahead of US consumer price index inflation figures for March which are

London’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Friday, recovering Thursday’s lost ground, as European stocks failed to replicate the more

The price of oil crept higher, with the FTSE 100 and European stocks in the red, amid growing doubts over how long the US and

The FTSE 100 was on the decline on Thursday, while oil was back on the up, on nervy trade as doubts about the health of a

European stocks opened mixed on Thursday, after Asian stocks closed lower as the ceasefire agreed this week showed signs of

The FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday, after the announcement of a US-Iran ceasefire drove down oil prices, although analysts noted

London’s FTSE 100 registered a sizeable stride by Wednesday afternoon, though its oil majors meant it underperformed against

Stock prices in London were sharply higher with the bulk of the FTSE 100 surging on a Middle East ceasefire, leaving oil

The FTSE 100 closed lower on Tuesday, as market participants wait for US President Donald Trump’s latest deadline for Iran to

Stocks in Europe were higher on Tuesday midday, with focus on the Middle East after a dramatic long weekend of headlines

Stocks in London were largely higher, with the FTSE 100 registering a fractional after the Easter break, though the larger

London’s blue chip index staged a late comeback on Friday after another bruising bout of Middle East-driven volatility, as

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

Stocks opened lower on Thursday morning amid intensifying rhetoric between US President Donald Trump and Iran, as the one

London stocks rallied on Wednesday, tracking gains in Europe, as signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East boosted

Stock prices continued to trade higher on Wednesday midday after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the country

Stock prices in London opened higher on Wednesday after the White House announced that US President Donald Trump will give an

London stocks extended their rally on Tuesday amid reports that US President Donald Trump is prioritising diplomatic efforts

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

UK retail stocks opened higher on Tuesday after Worldpanel data showed that grocery sales rose in March; meanwhile investors

London stocks climbed strongly on Monday as renewed signals of possible peace talks over Iran lifted sentiment, even as Brent

Stock prices in London were mostly higher on Monday midday amid news that UK mortgage approvals were up more than anticipated

London’s blue chip index opened higher on Monday while the FTSE 250 was lower, with gains for miners and oil and gas

The FTSE 100 rose for the week overall, but closed lower on Friday along with other indices, as the Strait of Hormuz remains