Markets keep the faith – but oil staying above $100 could test that optimism | Nils Pratley
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📌 Key Takeaways
- Markets remain optimistic despite economic uncertainties.
- Oil prices above $100 per barrel could challenge current market optimism.
- High oil prices may impact inflation and economic growth.
- Investor sentiment is being tested by persistent energy cost pressures.
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<p>FTSE 100’s modest retreat suggests investors underestimating inflationary impact if energy prices remain elevated</p><p>Was it only at the new year that the fanfare was heard for the FTSE 100 index <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/02/ftse-100-breaks-10000-uk-share-index">breaking through 10,000 for the first time</a>? It was – on 2 January – and the index then added another 900 points by the end of February. On Thursday, the Footsie briefly
🏷️ Themes
Market Sentiment, Oil Prices
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<p>FTSE 100’s modest retreat suggests investors underestimating inflationary impact if energy prices remain elevated</p><p>Was it only at the new year that the fanfare was heard for the FTSE 100 index <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/02/ftse-100-breaks-10000-uk-share-index">breaking through 10,000 for the first time</a>? It was – on 2 January – and the index then added another 900 points by the end of February. On Thursday, the Footsie briefly
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