FTSE 100 Share Price Declines
The FTSE 100 has slumped nearly 8% since the Iran conflict began, dropping from 10,900 to around 10,100. On March 9, 2026, the index closed down 35.23 points, or 0.3%, at 10,249.52.
In addition to the FTSE 100, the FTSE 250 ended down 357.65 points, or 1.6%, at 22,143.30, while the AIM all-share closed down 17.46 points, or 2.2%, at 767.24.
Market observers have noted that Brent crude oil prices have risen significantly, with Brent trading at 100.02 dollars a barrel on Monday afternoon, up from 90.85 dollars late on Friday. Earlier in the day, Brent reached as high as 119.25 dollars a barrel.
The yield on a ten-year gilt briefly touched 4.78 percent on Monday morning, marking its highest level since October. Additionally, the yield on a two-year gilt rose above 4.23 percent for the first time in a year.
Historically, the FTSE 100 has dropped 6 percent since the end of February but remains 3 percent above where it started in 2026. This recent downturn is attributed to the ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from the Iran conflict.
Warren Buffett’s famous advice, “be greedy when others are fearful,” resonates in the current market climate as investors navigate uncertainty.
Helima Croft, a noted analyst, commented, “With no clear definition of what winning looks like, it is hard to forecast whether this will be a multi-week or multi-month conflict,” highlighting the unpredictability of the situation.
As the market continues to react to these developments, investors are closely monitoring the situation for further updates. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the potential long-term impacts of the conflict on the FTSE 100 and other indices.
