Monday 19 October 2026 07:00 UTC
Markets open the week on a cautious footing: SPX shed more than 1% Friday, signalling risk-off spillover into Monday's Asian session. US 10-year yields are holding at 5.10%, sustaining pressure on risk assets across the board. Geopolitical tail risks are elevated — fresh Iran war-preparation commentary from CNN and unresolved sanctions dynamics flagged by Reuters add an additional layer of uncertainty heading into the London open. No major data releases are scheduled today.