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Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz
Iran struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, forcing a pause on evacuations of stranded seafarers and demonstrating its continued ability to restrict the critical waterway, despite the…
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Iran deal tested by drone attack as Trump offers up US farm goods
An Iranian drone struck a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, threatening a fragile regional ceasefire ahead of high-stakes peace and security talks between Israel and…
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FTSE 100 Index chart, prices and performance – Investors Chronicle
FTSE 100 Indexindex chart, prices and performance, plus recent news and analysis.
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United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) – Quote – Historical Data
United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 10491 points on June 26, 2026, losing 0.37% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.14%, though it remains 19.23% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) – values, historical data, forecasts and news – updated on June of 2026.
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Iran reasserts its right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
Tehran warned Gulf states against siding with the U.S., a day after an attack on a ship near Oman highlighted the fragility of a preliminary deal to end the war.
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Trump says Iran violated ceasefire agreement by striking cargo ship, drone attacks
US President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner with American farmers in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, June 25, 2026. President Donald Trump on Friday accused…
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UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz …
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the U.N. The head of the International Maritime Organization said the plan to move stranded ships out of the Persian Gulf through the strait will be on hold until the agency can confirm safety guarantees for the…
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Current price of oil as of June 26, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here's why.
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Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers …
The benchmark global oil price declined more than $3 on Wednesday to settle at its lowest level since before the start of the Iran war as supply concerns eased with more stranded oil tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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Tumbling AI stocks signal another day of turmoil for tech companies
SoftBank Group plunged, leading a broad selloff in Asian technology stocks amid mounting concerns over the rising cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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After Attacking Cargo Ship, Iran Presses Its Claim to Authority Over Strait
Iran issued a statement on Friday asserting its right to control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after firing on a container ship that took a route near Oman's shore.
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FTSE100 analysis for 26th June 2026 – Hilsden Trading Substack
FTSE 100 Analysis – Today (26 June)
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Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings
Traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz fell back from Wednesday's high, but vessels continued to use a non-Iranian-approved passage despite a ship being struck by a projectile, tracking platforms showed Friday.At least 42 commodity vessels — including tankers carrying oil, gas, and dry bulk such as fertilisers — crossed on Thursday, Kpler's tracking platform showed, down from a high of 57 on Wednesday.Ten of those vessels entered the Gulf, while 32 exited. Half of the 42 vessels used a…
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Hormuz traffic flows despite ship attack as Iran fights to keep its grip on key trade route
Despite Iran's threats, ships continue to move through the strait via a route that avoids Iranian waters, instead hugging the coastline of Oman.
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115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers evacuated from Strait of Hormuz: UN agency
115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers evacuated from Strait of Hormuz: UN agency … International Maritime Organization says efforts ongoing to restart evacuation of stranded seafarers
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2026 Iranian strikes on Oman – Wikipedia
From 28 February 2026, as part of the 2026 Iran War, Iran began launching a series of drone strikes on sites in Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, initially targeting the Port of Duqm and the Port of Salalah, which are used by the United States. The attacks also struck two oil tankers, one off the coast of Muscat and another about five kilometres north of the Port of Khasab. separate drone strikes targeted ports and industrial zones in Sohar, Bukha, and Mina Al Fahal, along with attacks in the…
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Oil prices back to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply
The price of Brent crude has reached its lowest since February 27, before the war started.
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Market Minute 6-24-26- Tech Selloff Tops $2.7 Trillion
After a vicious multiday selloff in the tech sector, equities are trying to stabilize here. Gold, silver, Bitcoin, and crude oil are all dropping, though. Treasuries and the dollar are rallying.
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London's FTSE 100 index closed the trading session on Thursday …
London's FTSE 100 index closed the trading session on Thursday, 25 June 2026 with a gain of approximately 0.65%, settling at around 10530 …
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Tech selloff drags global stocks lower – Reuters
Global stocks fell on Tuesday, dragged lower by a broad selloff in technology and semiconductor shares as investors continued taking profits on a long rally while bracing for more aggressive Federal Reserve action to fight inflation.
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Nasdaq closes down more than 2% as global tech sell-off deepens
The sell-off was driven by falls in tech heavyweights including SpaceX and Alphabet, and Nasdaq futures were down nearly 3 percent.
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FTSE slips as Iran uncertainty and tech fears rattle markets
Abm June 5, 2026 London stocks opened lower on Friday as investors remained cautious amid continuing uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations and growing concerns over elevated technology sector valuations. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.2% in early trading to 10,341.08, while the domestically focused FTSE 250 also fell 0.2% to 23,258.29. Market sentiment remained subdued as hopes for a breakthrough in Middle East peace talks faded, with negotiations between Washington and Tehran showing little…
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Tech rout intensifies as sell-off grips global stocks – CNBC
Global stocks sold off on Tuesday, led by deep losses for tech stocks following a losing session for the sector on Wall Street.
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FTSE 100 Historical Data – Investing.com
Explore FTSE 100 historical data, featuring daily prices, open, high, low, volume, and changes. Analyze trends, all-time highs, historical returns, and more.
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SpaceX Rout Continues as Tech Selloff Hits Stocks – YouTube
SpaceX shares have extended declines in premarket trading, a day after the company saw the second-largest single-session drop in market value on record. After falling for three straight sessions, SpaceX has shed more than $600 billion in value. A selloff in technology stocks has dragged Nasdaq 100 futures lower. The slump has cascaded across global markets as investors turned jittery about high-flying tech stocks and frothy valuations. South Korea’s Kospi Index plunged 10% from a record high….
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FTSE 100 closes higher as tech stocks offset financial drag – Reuters
Britain's FTSE 100 edged higher on Thursday, as gains in software and IT stocks offset a slide in Asia-exposed financial companies after a report that China was tightening offshore account rules.
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Wall Street dumped nearly $1 trillion in tech stocks by midday—then …
A midday rout in the “Parabolic 7” chipmakers reversed by the close as money fled into the market’s dullest corners.
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Tech Stocks Drive 'Unnerving' Sell-Off in Global Markets – ny times
Chipmakers led the way down in South Korea, where the main index plunged 10.5 percent. The Nasdaq in the U.S. was down 2.2 percent at Tuesday's open.
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FTSE 100 (^FTSE) Charts, Data & News – Yahoo Finance
London’s FTSE 100 closed lower on Friday, dropping more than 1% as a renewed flare-up in US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz combined with a global technology selloff to rattle investor confidence across European markets.
Iran Ship Attack Unsettles Markets
The index fell to around 10,412 points, shedding gains from Thursday’s session when it had closed at approximately 10,530. The selloff was triggered in part by an Iranian drone attack on a Singapore-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, which U.S. officials confirmed was carried out by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. cnn.com foxnews.com markets.investorschronicle.co.uk tradingeconomics.com
President Donald Trump accused Iran on Friday of violating a ceasefire agreement by launching “at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships” passing through the strait. The attack prompted the International Maritime Organization to pause its evacuation of hundreds of vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf since the Iran conflict began in February. Reuters reported that Iran reasserted its right to control shipping through the waterway and warned Gulf states against siding with the United States. reuters.com cnbc.com npr.org
Brent crude, which had fallen sharply earlier in the week as supply concerns eased, traded around $73.74 per barrel on Friday morning, down modestly from the previous session. The benchmark had dropped more than $3 on Wednesday to its lowest level since before the Iran war began. fortune.com reuters.com
Tech Rout Extends Globally
The technology sector selloff, now in its fifth consecutive session, added further pressure on London-listed stocks. Semiconductor shares bore the brunt of the losses across Europe, with ASML falling 2.3%, Infineon dropping 4%, and STMicroelectronics shedding 4.5%, according to CNBC. cnbc.com
The weakness originated in Asia, where South Korea’s SK Hynix fell more than 8% and Samsung Electronics lost around 9%. Japan’s Advantest declined nearly 10%. The Nasdaq Composite had fallen for four straight sessions heading into Friday, dragging global sentiment lower. cnbc.com
Outlook Remains Uncertain
The combination of geopolitical risk in the Middle East and a reassessment of technology valuations has left investors navigating an uneasy landscape. While the broader trend for the FTSE 100 remains within a rising channel near recent highs, the immediate test for markets hinges on whether the US-Iran ceasefire agreement — which includes a 60-day negotiation window on Iran’s nuclear program — can hold amid Tehran’s continued assertions of control over one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. nytimes.com hilsdentrading.substack.com reuters.com