Market reports from ShareCast

US close: Stocks higher as weak payrolls cool September rate‑hike fears

Fri 07 August 2026 22:36

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Friday as a much weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls report made a September rate hike from the Federal Reserve unlikely.

Europe close: Stocks edge higher as weak US jobs data tempers Fed fears

Fri 07 August 2026 13:34

(Sharecast News) - European stocks closed higher after hitting a fresh intra-day record on Friday as investors digested a sharply weaker US jobs report and kept a close eye on tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

US open: Stocks up as weak payrolls report makes September hike unlikely

Fri 07 August 2026 11:59

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose in early trade on Friday as a much weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls report made a September rate hike from the Federal Reserve unlikely.

Europe midday: Stoxx hits fresh record ahead of US jobs data

Fri 07 August 2026 10:29

(Sharecast News) - European shares hit another intra-day high, while oil prices edged lower on Friday as traders awaited US jobs data and assessed moves by Iran to further hinder shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

London midday: FTSE extends gains as oil eases; payrolls in focus

Fri 07 August 2026 10:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as oil prices eased back despite concerns over Iran's terms for a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

London open: FTSE edges up as investors eye payrolls

Fri 07 August 2026 08:07

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the conditions attached to a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

Asia report: Shares mixed as tech stocks under pressure

Fri 07 August 2026 07:55

(Sharecast News) - Asian equities ended mixed on Friday as investors weighed stronger Chinese macro data against weakness in regional tech shares, with several major indices reversing early swings.

Europe open: Shares, oil up as traders eye US jobs data, MEast

Fri 07 August 2026 07:54

(Sharecast News) - European shares and oil prices both rose at the open on Friday as traders awaited US jobs data and moves by Iran to further hinder shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall ahead of payrolls

Fri 07 August 2026 07:40

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as investors mulled the conditions attached to a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

London close: FTSE ends up as investors mull weak payrolls report

Fri 07 August 2026 07:27

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose on Friday as a weak US non-farm payrolls report made a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve unlikely.