As it happened: European stocks slump as bond yields spike after France riots October 19, 2026 Welcome back to the City AM FTSE 100 liveblog. European bond markets have been left in the red following the shifting pressures on global markets. The 10-year yield on French bonds – a direct reflection of the government’s cost to borrow – spiked some 13 basis points to 4.9 per cent. The spread between French [...]
UK company profit warnings surge as Iran war drives up costs October 19, 2026 Profit warnings from London listed businesses reached the highest levels in nearly two years over the summer, as an energy shock brought on by the Iran war fuelled inflation. Businesses issued 65 profit warnings during the period, up from 59 in the second quarter, according to the latest analysis from EY. It also marked the [...]
As it happened: FTSE 100 edges up as tech rebounds from sell-off; Oil set for weekly gain October 16, 2026 Welcome back to City AM‘s FTSE 100 live blog. London’s blue-chip index has dipped this morning as tech stocks rebound after a sell-off earlier in the week. Over in Asia, equities bounced back overnight, reversing some of the losses from a heavy selling session after investors ditched their tech exposure following questions around cloud company [...]
As it happened: FTSE 100 surges as London swerves Asian tech sell-off; surprise GDP growth October 15, 2026 Welcome back to City AM‘s FTSE 100 live blog. Stocks are set to slip on Thursday morning despite a strong close yesterday for the UK’s blue-chip index. The ONS will reveal the rate of GDP growth for August this morning, which economists expect to reveal that the economy has shrunk. Stick with us throughout the [...]
As it happened: Stocks jump in housebuilder boost; oil edges up October 14, 2026 Welcome back to City AM‘s FTSE 100 live blog. Stocks made a shaky start on Wednesday morning following a late collapse on Tuesday afternoon, but eventually recovered to modest gains in the late morning. Housebuilders Barratt Redrow and Bellway led the way, lifting other property names like British Land and Workspace. Oil prices are rising [...]
As it happened: FTSE 100 loses early gains as oil prices stay high October 13, 2026 Welcome back to City AM‘s FTSE 100 live blog. The UK’s blue-chip index made strong gains on Monday morning, jumping more than 0.9 per cent soon after the market open. This follows Tuesday’s strong showing, when the index gained nearly one per cent. In a busy morning the corporate results, Premier Inn owner Whitbread hit [...]
London Stock Exchange faces ‘material depopulation’ October 12, 2026 The London Stock Exchange is facing “material depopulation” following a boom in the M&A landscape dominated by overseas buyers, a top investment bank has warned. Some 42 bids for London-listed firms are currently ongoing with a total market capitalisation of £74bn, according to a new note from Peel Hunt. The figure is more than double [...]
As it happened: FTSE 100 gains; oil rises despite Trump’s Russian diesel deal October 12, 2026 Welcome back to City AM‘s FTSE 100 live blog. The UK’s blue-chip index is set to make gains on Monday morning, picking up where Friday’s rally left off. Oil prices fell in early trading, as Brent crude – the international benchmark for oil – dipped below $104 per barrel following President Trump’s plans to import [...]
As it happened: FTSE 100 rallies as oil falls back after Trump’s Iran war pledge October 9, 2026 Welcome back to the City AM liveblog. Donald Trump has said the US has engaged in “productive discussions” with Iran and would refrain from attacking the country before the midterm elections, bringing relief to the oil market. It’s taken the price of Brent crude back slightly, though it has remained around $103 per barrel after [...]
As it happened: Oil surges after Trump says he doesn’t ‘really want’ Iran peace October 8, 2026 Welcome back to City AM‘s FTSE 100 liveblog. The FTSE 100 has returned to the red after markets were hit by the spiking price of oil this week that led to a global bond sell-off. The UK’s 10-year gilt yield rose ten basis point yesterday before giving up some gains to settle seven basis points higher at [...]