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Europe close: Stocks rise as oil prices move higher

Wed 22 July 2026 15:07

(Sharecast News) - European markets closed in the green on Wednesday, led by energy shares as escalating military exchanges between the US and Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher.

US open: Stocks mixed as traders eye earnings, monitor Iran tensions

Wed 22 July 2026 14:18

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as investors braced for another round of corporate earnings, while geopolitical tensions continued to simmer in the background.

London midday: Stocks rally as investors snap up miners and oil majors

Wed 22 July 2026 11:21

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had jumped by midday on Wednesday, mirroring European markets, as investors digested better-than-expected inflation data and targeted mining and oil shares.

Europe midday: Energy shares lift Stoxx as crude touches $95

Wed 22 July 2026 10:47

(Sharecast News) - Energy shares pushed European markets higher as oil touched $95 a barrel on Wednesday as military exchanges between the US and Iran intensified over the disputed Strait of Hormuz.

Asia report: Most markets rise as oil prices inch higher

Wed 22 July 2026 10:12

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors monitored fresh US strikes on Iran and renewed diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire, while the conflict continued to weigh on the outlook for energy markets.

Europe open: Oil up, shares down as US-Iran attacks intensify

Wed 22 July 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Wednesday and oil prices rose again as military exchanges between the US and Iran intensified over the disputed Strait of Hormuz.

London open: Stocks nudge higher on better-than-expected inflation print

Wed 22 July 2026 07:25

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged slightly higher in early trading on Wednesday, as investors mulled better-than-expected inflation data and a profit warning from JD Wetherspoon.

London pre-open: Stocks to gain after positive US session; UK inflation dips

Wed 22 July 2026 07:23

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive US session, as oil prices ticked up amid escalating tensions between the US and as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to earning

London close: FTSE rallies as investors cheer soft inflation data

Wed 22 July 2026 07:10

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Wednesday as investors welcomed softer-than-expected inflation data.

US close: Stocks higher as investors refocus on earnings

Tue 21 July 2026 22:22

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Tuesday as investors looked past the latest developments in the Iran conflict and shifted focus back to a busy slate of corporate earnings.