FTSE 100 dodges Iran shock as oil giants ignite a fresh rally

London's FTSE 100 was little changed on Monday as gains in oil majors helped offset weakness in financial shares, leaving investors to weigh the market impact of renewed US-Iran military exchanges. The blue-chip index edged up 0.03% to 10,499.88 points by 0927 GMT, while the domestically focused FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%.

Invezz • 14 hours ago

FTSE slides over 1% as Trump remarks revive Middle East tensions

London's major stock indexes fell more than 1% on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said an initial agreement to end the war on Iran was over, reviving investor concerns about escalating tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of higher oil prices. The benchmark FTSE 100 dropped 1.3% to 10,519.17 points by 1111 GMT.

Invezz • Jul 8, 2026

Trump Says Truce With Iran Is ‘Over' And Blasts European Allies At NATO Summit

Threats of a resumed conflict and potential disruption in the Strait of Hormuz triggered a surge in global crude oil prices, with the benchmark Brent Crude Futures index surging above $79 a barrel, up from around $72 at the start of this week.

Forbes • Jul 8, 2026

ECB gives eurozone banks four months to counter AI risks

The European Central Bank has given eurozone banks four months to develop plans aimed at countering artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cyber threats that could undermine confidence in the financial system and disrupt payment networks. The directive, issued on Tuesday, reflects growing concern among European regulators over the increasing cyber capabilities of advanced AI models.

Invezz • Jul 7, 2026

FTSE 100 rises as Shell boosts energy stocks despite mining weakness

The UK's FTSE 100 index edged higher on Tuesday as gains in energy stocks, led by Shell, offset weakness in precious metals miners. Rising oil prices and strength in consumer-focused shares also supported the benchmark index, while the midcap FTSE 250 traded lower.

Invezz • Jul 7, 2026

Citi flags rising short-squeeze risk in European equities as US flows stay strong

The DAX is singled out as the market most likely to see squeeze-driven gains in the weeks ahead Citi has warned that European stock markets face a growing risk of short squeezes, as investors caught betting against rising prices are forced to buy back their positions. The US bank said global equity positioning remained supportive of further gains, but that regional differences were becoming more pronounced.

Proactive Investors • Jul 7, 2026

easyJet to Schroders: why foreign buyers are snapping up UK companies

The proposed £5.5 billion takeover of easyJet by US investment firm Castlelake has become the latest example of overseas buyers targeting London-listed companies, highlighting how Britain's valuation discount is fuelling a record year for mergers and acquisitions even as concerns grow over the shrinking size of the country's public equity market. easyJet said on Sunday that it intends to accept Castlelake's revised offer, marking another high-profile acquisition in what has become one of the busiest years for foreign takeovers of UK-listed businesses.

Invezz • Jul 6, 2026

FTSE 100 dips as precious metal miners weigh on market

London's benchmark FTSE 100 index traded slightly lower on Monday as weakness in precious metal mining stocks outweighed gains in financial and media shares. Investors also assessed a series of merger and acquisition announcements that drove stock-specific movements across the market.

Invezz • Jul 6, 2026

Eurozone Retail Sales Picked Up in May

Eurozone retail sales rebounded in May, highlighting a brighter outlook for consumer demand, driven by sales of food, drinks and tobacco.

WSJ • Jul 6, 2026

European markets close higher as STOXX 600 hits record, FTSE posts weekly gains

Europe's major stock markets ended higher on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 and Germany's DAX reaching fresh record highs as investors welcomed easing expectations for near-term US interest rate hikes and rotated into cyclical sectors. The STOXX 600 climbed 0.7% to close at a record high after touching an intraday peak of 652.35, registering its strongest weekly gain since mid-May.

Invezz • Jul 3, 2026