FTSE 100 drops 1.1% as Trump confirms Iran strike and US job openings rise
London equities fell on Tuesday while US labour data showed 7.523 million job openings and Brent crude traded at $103.24 a barrel
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London’s main share index fell on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump confirmed a military strike on Iran. The Standard recorded the FTSE 100 ending 122.90 points lower, a 1.1% decline, at 10,638.43. The move came alongside mixed US equity activity and rising US job‑opening figures.
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The drop in the FTSE 100 was the largest single‑day fall since early June, according to The Standard. The FTSE 250 also slipped 120.94 points, while the AIM all‑share fell 3.32 points. Analysts linked the sell‑off to heightened geopolitical risk after the US strike announcement and to uncertainty surrounding the US mid‑term elections.
US labour market data
The US Bureau of Labour Statistics released its Job Openings and Labour Turnover Survey for September, showing openings rising to 7.523 million from 7.190 million in August. The Standard noted the figure exceeded the FXStreet forecast of 7.13 million. The data suggest the US labour market remains tight ahead of the October jobs report.
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President Trump’s Iran strike comment
In a Fox News interview, President Donald Trump said the United States had hit an anti‑aircraft facility on Qeshm Island after it was completed. He described the operation as a "minor attack" and posted on Truth Social that Iran wants a settlement quickly. The Standard reported the comment added to market nervousness.
“They built an anti‑aircraft facility… As soon as it was completed, we hit it last night very nicely.”
Donald Trump, US President
Questions this report answers
+What happened to the FTSE 100 on Tuesday?
The FTSE 100 fell 122.90 points, a 1.1% decline, closing at 10,638.43, as reported by The Standard. The drop was linked to President Trump’s confirmation of a US strike on Iran and broader market uncertainty.
+How many job openings were reported in the US for September?
The US Bureau of Labour Statistics said job openings rose to 7.523 million in September, up from 7.190 million in August. The figure was higher than the forecast of 7.13 million and indicates continued strength in the US labour market.
+What price did Brent crude trade at on Tuesday?
Brent crude oil was priced at $103.24 per barrel on Tuesday, according to The Standard. This was lower than the $105.09 level recorded late on Monday, reflecting the impact of the Iran strike news on oil markets.
+What did President Trump say about the strike on Iran?
President Donald Trump told Fox News that the United States had struck an anti‑aircraft facility on Qeshm Island after it was completed, calling the operation a "minor attack". He added that Iran wants a settlement as soon as possible.
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