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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 8 April 2026•Updated 9 April 2026•

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UK Stocks Fall as Oil Rebound and Ceasefire Doubts Weigh on Markets

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1Wizz Air shares rose over 13% and easyJet gained 10% in London trading.

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What changed: The initial rally in travel and aviation has stalled as broader market indices fell due to a rebound in oil prices and growing skepticism that the US-Iran truce will hold.

UK stock indices retreated today, with the FTSE 100 falling 0.3% and the FTSE 250 dropping 1.1%. The decline was primarily driven by a rebound in crude oil prices, which shook market expectations for upcoming interest rate cuts. Fresh doubts have emerged regarding the durability of the fragile Middle East ceasefire, dampening the earlier rally seen in travel and aviation stocks. Despite the growing uncertainty, a two-week timeline has been established for the resumption of diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran. Investors are now closely monitoring energy price volatility and its direct impact on the profit margins of fuel-sensitive companies like Wizz Air and easyJet. This shift in market sentiment underscores growing caution as geopolitical tensions and their inflationary impact remain a primary concern for traders.