FTSE 100 Live: Index Opened 18 points Lower at 10,793 Amid Rising Oil Prices as Uncertainty Surrounds US-Iran War

• Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran will end immediately following the U.S. midterm elections. • Trump claimed that oil prices will drop and that Vladimir Putin is seeking to reach an agreement.

• Brent crude oil prices rose during Asian trading on Wednesday, September 9, as tensions between the United States and Iran increased. • Prices approached the $100-a-barrel mark due to fears of shipping and supply disruptions in the Gulf.

• US stocks closed lower on Tuesday as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel and Apple shares declined. • Treasury yields rose as investors awaited crucial inflation data scheduled for release later this week.

• Asian stock markets in Japan, South Korea, and Australia were expected to decline on Thursday following losses on Wall Street. • US oil prices rose for an eighth consecutive session while the S&P 500 Index fell 0.5%, driven by drops in industrial and consumer-discretionary shares.

• U.S. stocks ended lower and bonds slid while oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel. • The S&P 500 dropped 0.5%, the Nasdaq fell 0.6%, and the Dow decreased 0.8%.

• Brent crude oil prices rose above $100 on Wednesday as military tensions between the U.S. and Iran increased. • The price surge follows a resumption of strikes between the two nations at the end of last month after a one-month pause.

• Estée Lauder reported gaining turnaround momentum across several key global markets during a recent Barclays conference. • Company leadership noted continuous improvement in U.S. results and strong recovery in Italy, Spain, France, and Germany.

• Global markets remained muted on Tuesday following attacks on energy facilities in the Persian Gulf and the implementation of Canadian countertariffs. • Oil prices rose to nearly US$100 a barrel, while Canada applied tariffs to US$28 billion worth of American goods.

• The latest US jobs report provided the Federal Reserve with the flexibility to keep its policy options open regarding future interest rate moves. • Treasury yields may stay elevated if inflation remains sticky and the labor market does not weaken.

• European stock markets declined recently as investors reacted to rising Middle East tensions and awaited upcoming US inflation data. • Brent crude oil prices climbed toward the $100 per barrel mark, driving gains for stocks in the energy sector.

• Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,617.89 points on September 9, 2026, marking a decrease of 4.00 points. • The market saw a total trading value of THB 81.33 billion, representing a 0.25% drop.