FTSE 100 rallies on hopes Iran war will end soon; food inflation up to 9% – MARKETS LIVE

FTSE 100 rallies on hopes Iran war will end soon; food inflation up to 9% - MARKETS LIVE

By ANGHARAD CARRICK, BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 05:12 EDT, April 1, 2026 Stock markets are rallying as oil falls near $100 on hopes that the war in Iran could end soon. Investors clutching at any sign of easing doubts were cheered by Donald Trump’s latest suggestion that the US could end the conflict within ‘two or … Read more

FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks rise as Trump vows to end Iran war without Hormuz deal

FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks rise as Trump vows to end Iran war without Hormuz deal

The FTSE 100 (^ FTSE) and European stocks rose on Tuesday morning after a Wall Street Journal report that Donald Trump told his aides that he was willing to end the US military campaign against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed. The US president has assessed that the mission to open … Read more

FTSE Russell introduces new Asia Pacific sovereign bond futures on Singapore Exchange (SGX)

FTSE Russell introduces new Asia Pacific sovereign bond futures on Singapore Exchange (SGX)

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