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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to rebound as Trump claim Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Good morning and welcome back to the City AM liveblog. It was a day of whiplash for global markets as they kicked off the new week. Stock markets from Europe to Asia and Wall Street sunk into the red on open as the price of oil rose at the fastest rate in six-years. Brent crude, [...]

Mar 10, 2026 &03451010202631; 06:45 UTC www.cityam.com Trending 5/5

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Positive for markets

Sentiment score: +65/100

High impact Immediate effect (hours)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Global markets experienced significant volatility as geopolitical tensions with Iran drove oil prices to their highest rate in six years, but Trump's statement that the Iran conflict will end 'very soon' is expected to provide relief and support stock market recovery. This geopolitical de-escalation signal should reduce energy price pressures and restore investor confidence across equity markets.

AI CONFIDENCE

72% High

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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FTSE MIB (Italy)

FTSEMIB.MIIndex

Expected to rise

European equities expected to rebound on geopolitical de-escalation and reduced oil price pressure

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S&P 500

^GSPCIndex

Expected to rise

US stocks anticipated to recover as Iran war resolution reduces uncertainty and energy cost concerns

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Euro Stoxx 50

^STOXX50EIndex

Expected to rise

Eurozone equities should benefit from easing geopolitical tensions and stabilizing commodity prices

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Oil (WTI Crude)

CL=FCommodity

Expected to decline

Crude oil expected to decline as geopolitical risk premium diminishes with Iran conflict resolution signal

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Euro / US Dollar

EURUSDCurrency

High volatility expected

Currency pair may experience volatility as risk sentiment improves but energy costs impact economic outlook

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Consider long positions in European and US equity indices (FTSEMIB.MI, ^GSPC, ^STOXX50E) on the anticipated relief rally, while monitoring crude oil (CL=F) for further downside as geopolitical tensions ease. Short energy stocks selectively if oil continues declining sharply.

KEY SIGNALS

Geopolitical de-escalation reducing risk premiumOil price stabilization expectedMarket sentiment shift from risk-off to risk-onTrump's diplomatic signal improving investor confidencePotential relief rally in equities

SECTORS INVOLVED

EnergyFinancialsConsumer DiscretionaryTechnologyIndustrials

Analysis generated on Mar 10, 2026 at 06:54 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by City AM. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to rebound as Trump claim Iran war will end ‘very soon’

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