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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks close down as oil rises, gold retreats
- Stock prices in London and Europe closed significantly lower due to ongoing Iran war developments and interest rate decisions.
- US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged; China's decision pending.
- WTO warns Middle East war could slow global trade to 1.4% growth in 2026, down from 4.6% in 2025.
- Energy prices surged after Iran attacked Qatar's LNG facility; US considers "unsanctioning" Iranian oil and releasing strategic reserves.
- Trump administration not considering oil export ban to curb rising energy costs.
- Brent oil rose to $110.46/barrel; gold fell to $4,603.53/ounce.
- IMF monitoring Iran war's impact on global inflation; no emergency assistance requests yet.
- FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and AIM all-share indices closed down 2.4%, 2.4%, and 3.4% respectively.
- BP was the sole FTSE 100 riser (+4.3%); gold miners among worst performers.
- Central Asia Metals reported 2025 pretax loss; Sancus Lending soared 49% on strong 2025 results.
- UK PM Keir Starmer maintains "red lines" on EU links; Chancellor Rachel Reeves seeks closer EU alignment.
- European equities (CAC 40, DAX 40) closed down 2.0% and 2.8% respectively.
- US stocks (Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq) lower; US jobless claims fell more than expected.
- Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funding for Iran war.
LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE sharply down; BoE holds rates
- London Stock Market:
- FTSE 100 down 2.4% at 10,054.22.
- FTSE 250 down 2.2% at 21,601.09.
- AIM all-share down 3.0% at 730.48.
- Cboe UK indices also declined, with Cboe UK 100 down 2.4%.
- Bank of England Decision:
- Held interest rates at 3.75% unanimously.
- Cited Middle East conflict causing energy price spikes and inflationary pressures.
- Alert to risks of second-round effects in wage and price-setting.
- Global Markets:
- European equities down: CAC 40 (-1.7%), DAX 40 (-2.4%).
- US stocks lower: Dow (-0.1%), S&P 500 (-0.1%), Nasdaq (-0.2%).
- Brent oil up to USD113.97/barrel; gas prices surged after attacks on energy facilities.
- Currency Movements:
- Pound down to USD1.3297 against USD, up to EUR1.1583 against EUR.
- Euro down to USD1.1477; USD down to JPY159.08 against yen.
- Corporate News:
- BP up 1.5% on higher oil prices and asset sale to Klesch Group.
- BAE Systems down 1.1% after selling stake in Air Astana.
- Ithaca Energy topped FTSE 250 on price target upgrades.
- Strategic Minerals up 12% after raising GBP4.7 million for project development.
- Economic Data:
- UK unemployment rate steady at 5.2%; wage growth slowed.
- Eurozone construction output fell 0.1% MoM in January.
- Gold down to USD4,690.13/ounce.
- Upcoming Events:
- ECB interest rate decision (expected hold).
- US weekly jobless claims, new home sales, and wholesale inventories.
LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citigroup raises Wizz Air to 'neutral'
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- 19th Mar 2026 09:31
- The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday:
- FTSE 100
- Citigroup raises Sainsbury price target to 377 (360) pence - 'buy'
- Citigroup raises Tesco price target to 545 (515) pence - 'buy'
- RBC cuts easyJet price target to 440 (590) pence - 'outperform'
- Deutsche Bank Research cuts easyJet price target to 340 (465) pence - 'sell'
- RBC cuts International Airlines Group price target to 480 (500) pence - 'outperform'
- Deutsche Bank Research cuts International Airlines Group price target to 460 (500) pence - 'buy'
- Berenberg raises Diploma price target to 7,500 (6,600) pence - 'buy'
- Barclays raises Diploma price target to 7,400 (6,400) pence - 'overweight'
- RBC raises Diploma price target to 6,600 (6,200) pence - 'outperform'
- Deutsche Bank Research raises Diploma price target to 6,400 (6,200) pence - 'buy'
- Goldman Sachs raises BP price target to 640 (590) pence - 'buy'
- Goldman Sachs raises Shell price target to 45 (44) EUR - 'buy'
- Goldman Sachs cuts Legal & General price target to 257 (263) pence - 'neutral'
- Deutsche Bank Research raises Prudential price target to 1,440 (1,355) pence - 'buy'
- Goldman Sachs cuts Informa price target to 1,100 (1,240) pence - 'buy'
- Barclays cuts Bunzl to 'equal weight' - price target 2,250 pence
- JPMorgan raises Vodafone price target to 85 (71) pence - 'underweight'
- JPMorgan cuts Rightmove price target to 489 (521) pence - 'underweight'
- Citigroup cuts Marks & Spencer price target to 430 (435) pence - 'buy'
- FTSE 250
- Citigroup raises Wizz Air to 'neutral' (sell) - price target 1,000 (750) pence
- Deutsche Bank Research cuts Wizz Air price target to 900 (1,250) pence - 'hold'
- JPMorgan raises Moonpig price target to 285 (275) pence - 'overweight'
- Barclays cuts RS Group price target to 800 (870) pence - 'overweight'
- Deutsche Bank Research raises Clarkson price target to 4,950 (4,850) pence - 'buy'
- JPMorgan cuts Quilter price target to 212 (223) pence - 'overweight'
- Goldman Sachs raises Ithaca Energy price target to 240 (210) pence - 'neutral'
- Barclays raises Ithaca Energy price target to 200 (100) pence - 'underweight'
- JPMorgan cuts Aberdeen Group price target to 242 (251) pence - 'overweight'
- Jefferies cuts Travis Perkins price target to 507 (531) pence - 'underperform'
- SMALL CAP, AIM AND OTHER MAIN MARKET
- RBC raises Gym Group price target to 205 (200) pence - 'outperform'
- Canaccord reinitiates YouGov with 'buy' - price target 450 pence
- Deutsche Bank Research cuts FDM Group price target to 160 (180) pence - 'buy'
- Deutsche Bank Research cuts Ryanair price target to 31.5 (33) EUR - 'buy'
- RBC cuts Ryanair price target to 31 (32) EUR - 'outperform'
- Jefferies cuts Boku price target to 311 (334) pence - 'buy'
- Goldman Sachs raises AIB price target to 9.70 (9.20) EUR - 'neutral'
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LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE sinks as oil spikes before BoE rate decision
- London Stock Market:
- FTSE 100 opened down 1.2% at 10,186.60.
- FTSE 250 down 1.1% at 21,845.43.
- AIM all-share down 1.9% at 739.29.
- Cboe UK indices also declined, with Cboe UK 100 down 1.2%.
- UK Labour Market Data:
- Unemployment rate steady at 5.2%.
- Employment rate rose to 75.1%, with 84,000 jobs added.
- Wage growth slowed: regular pay up 3.8% YoY (down from 4.1%).
- Claimant count rose by 24,700 in February.
- Energy Market:
- Brent oil surged to USD113.01/barrel amid Middle East tensions.
- Iran attacked Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility, causing "extensive damage."
- Qatar is the world's second-largest LNG exporter, raising global energy risks.
- US President Trump warned Iran against further retaliation.
- Global Markets:
- European equities: CAC 40 down 1.5%, DAX 40 down 1.1%.
- Asian markets: Nikkei 225 down 3.4%, Shanghai Composite down 1.4%, Hang Seng down 2.0%.
- US markets (Wednesday): Dow Jones down 1.6%, S&P 500 down 1.4%, Nasdaq down 1.5%.
- Currency Movements:
- Pound lower at USD1.3267, up against euro at EUR1.1583.
- Euro down at USD1.1454, yen at JPY159.11 per dollar.
- Corporate News:
- BP rose 1.3% on higher oil prices and refinery sale to Klesch Group.
- Unilever fell 1.0% on merger talks with Kraft Heinz (now ended).
- IG Group up 7.3% on strong 2026 trading forecast and dividend recommendation.
- Lloyd's of London reported higher annual profit and premium growth.
- Commodities:
- Gold down to USD4,734.58/ounce from USD4,875.60.
- Upcoming Events:
- Bank of England and ECB interest rate decisions.
- US weekly jobless claims, new home sales, and wholesale inventories.
LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 seen down ahead of UK jobs data
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