FTSE 100 ends higher as financial, medical stocks offset crude price hit

FTSE 100 ends higher as financial, medical stocks offset crude price hit

Reuters • 11 hours ago

Why France's Debt Woes Haven't Spooked Europe

What's happening in France is staying in France bond-wise for now. That's a good thing.

Barrons • Oct 11, 2026

Oil relief lifts European stocks, telecoms a weak spot

European stocks recovered on Friday as oil ‌prices eased on hopes of a pause in the Middle East war, while telecom stocks slid after SpaceX's deal to acquire a ​nationwide spectrum portfolio caused ripples in the sector.

Reuters • Oct 9, 2026

UBP cuts Europe exposure, says earnings growth still favors U.S. tech

Kieran Calder, UBP's Head of Equity Research for Asia, discusses rising credit and debt-market risks, why the firm is reducing exposure to Europe, particularly France, and why earnings growth in the U.S. and technology remains central to its equity outlook.

CNBC International TV • Oct 8, 2026

Europe 'Not Well Prepared for Winter' on Energy, Goldman's Della Vigna Says

European natural gas prices rose following a report the White House asked the Pentagon to develop strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections next month. Michele Della Vigna, Head of Natural Resources Research in EMEA at Goldman Sachs, says Europe is not well prepared for winter in the energy market with risks skewed to the upside.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Oct 8, 2026

Banks lead FTSE 100 lower as gilt yields, oil prices climb

UK's FTSE 100 edged ​lower on Wednesday after three consecutive sessions of gains, weighed ‌down by banking stocks, as rising oil prices and surging bond yields kept investors cautious.

Reuters • Oct 7, 2026

FTSE 100 outlook: Gilt yields climb as markets price in a BoE Rate Hike

The FTSE 100 Index has come under pressure in the past few weeks, moving from a high of 10,990 in July to the current 10,523. This retreat has continued as UK government bond yields have remained at an elevated level.

Invezz • Oct 7, 2026

Europe Trades Fiscal Risk More Than US: 3-Minutes MLIV

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Oct 7, 2026

UK shares rise as softer oil, easing gilt yields lift sentiment

Oct 6 - London's FTSE 100 advanced on Tuesday ​as a retreat in bond yields and softer oil prices calmed investors ‌following last week's bond-market volatility, with financial and consumer staples shares leading the gains.

Reuters • Oct 6, 2026

FTSE 100 rises for a third day as bond rout eases: is the worst finally over?

The FTSE 100 rose for a third straight session on Tuesday as easing pressure in global bond markets and gains in healthcare stocks helped London extend its rebound from last week's selloff. The blue-chip index climbed about 0.6% in early trade after gaining 0.34% on Monday and 0.32% on Friday.

Invezz • Oct 6, 2026