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FTSE 100 Surges 160 Points to 10,337 as UK Stocks Rebound Strongly on April 1 2026

London's benchmark FTSE 100 index climbed sharply in early trading Wednesday, rising 1.58% or 160.48 points to 10,336.93 as investors appeared to shake off recent geopolitical jitters and bargain-hunt after a volatile March, with the blue-chip gauge trading in a wide range between 10,169.30 and 10,366.46 by mid-morning.

International Business Times

S&P Futures Climb on Hopes of Middle East Conflict Resolution, U.S. ADP Jobs Report and Retail Sales Data on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.51% this morning as oil prices fall and risk appetite improves on hopes for an imminent end to the conflict in the Middle East.

Barchart

Factory input price inflation jumps by most since 1992 due to Iran war – survey

The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey also said manufacturing production contracted for the first time in six months in March.

Evening Standard

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Food prices to soar by almost 10% due to Iran war, as fuel and energy bills bite

Grocery shopping bills rose sharply in 2022 and 2023 and are heading for another rise later this year

The Independent UK

UK food inflation ‘could hit 9%’, trade body warns as Reeves meets retail chiefs

Discussion on how to ease impact from Iran war coincides with Food and Drink Federation almost tripling forecast

The Guardian - UK

Middle East war could drive UK food inflation to 9% this year, trade body warns

The Food and Drink Federation hiked its inflation forecast for the year in light of the conflict.

Evening Standard

Australia has weathered fuel crises before. What can we learn from previous oil price spikes?

After the second world war, cheap oil was a foundation of global economic stability. That changed dramatically in 1973

The Guardian - AU

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The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

After meandering for a couple of months, financial markets endured numerous frenzied swings during March as the war in Iran raged

The Independent UK

Stocks Surge on Signs the US and Iran Seek to End War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +2.91%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +2.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +3.43%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +2.88%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Cuba to introduce two new banknotes honoring women to ease inflation as crises persist

Cubans accustomed to shopping with wads of bills stuffed into bags because of skyrocketing inflation will get some relief Wednesday when two new high-denomination banknotes go into circulation

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Approval Slumps To 33% As Iran War And Inflation Take Toll

Donald Trump's approval rating has slid to 33% in a new University of Massachusetts Amherst poll, with even fewer Americans backing his handling of the war against Iran.

International Business Times UK

This Investing Strategy Dares You to Ignore the Siren Song of AI and Accepted a Guaranteed 4% Yield for Life

Can you ignore the siren song of AI hype long enough to accept a guaranteed 4% return that could fund your lifestyle for the rest of your life?

Barchart

Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh could shake up the central bank with his ‘family fight’ model

Since President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair on Jan. 30, 2026, financial markets have focused on one question: Is he still the inflation hawk he once was, or is he now more comfortable with the lower interest rates that the president has long…

The Conversation

Corrugated Cash Flow: Hiding in Packaging Stocks

During times of market volatility, industry leaders in the packaging sector showcase impressive pricing power and consistent shareholder returns.

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The Independent UK

Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices

Europe’s inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent energy prices sharply higher

International Business Times UK

Gold Suffers Worst Drop in 17 Years Despite War Fears—Here's the Twist Investors Missed

Explore why gold, traditionally a safe-haven asset, is experiencing a sharp decline amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Discover the macroeconomic factors at play.

Euronews

Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.5% amid Iran war: Will the ECB hike rates?

Consumer prices jumped at their fastest monthly pace since October 2022, driven almost entirely by the energy shock from the Iran conflict. Economists are split on whether Frankfurt will pull the trigger.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Rally on Prospect of End to Middle East Conflict, U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +1.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.94% this morning as sentiment got a boost after President Trump reportedly told aides he was willing to end the U.S. military campaign against Iran.

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The Guardian - UK

Food price rises unlikely before summer, says boss of Sainsbury’s

Simon Roberts says Easter shop will be unaffected by Middle East conflict, but industry warns prices may rise this year

Evening Standard

Grocery price inflation holds steady at 4.3%

Just over 40% of shoppers bought at least one pack of hot cross buns in the past four weeks and 30% bought at least one Easter egg, Worldpanel said.

The Guardian - UK

Oil price jumps to $118 a barrel after Trump comments; cost of filling up family car with diesel passes £100 – as it happened

Full tank of petrol now costs £84, as drivers face more than £500m in higher fuel costs due to oil crisis

Euronews

Real wages in Europe near pre-pandemic levels, but Iran crisis clouds outlook

The post-pandemic surge in inflation across Europe reduced the purchasing power of advertised wages in major economies. In some countries, wages have now caught up, but in others they still lag behind.

The Independent UK

UK shop prices rise as Middle East conflict impacts supply chains

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The Independent UK

Shop price inflation increases as ‘storm clouds loom’ amid Middle East crisis

Inflation will rise, although there are “no indications” it will reach the peaks of the last spike in April 2023, the British Retail Consortium said

Evening Standard

Shop price inflation edges up as ‘storm clouds loom’ – BRC

Inflation on non-food items rose to 0.1% against a drop of 0.1% in February.

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