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London close: Stocks retreat as US-Iran tensions rise
Mon 20 April 2026 16:28
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks pulled back from a six-week high on Monday as oil prices rose, with investor sentiment dampened by rising tensions between the US and Iran ahead of the expiration of their ceasefire deal on Wednesday.
Europe midday: Oil up, shares fall as US-Iran tensions increase
Mon 20 April 2026 11:31
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Monday as investors feared the US-Iran conflict could spark again after shipping was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz while American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.
Asia report: Markets rise despite Hormuz closure, ship seizure
Mon 20 April 2026 09:44
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Monday as investors monitored escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with a sharp jump in oil prices underscoring concerns over potential supply disruptions.
London open: FTSE falls, oil rises as US-Iran tensions ramp up again
Mon 20 April 2026 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday, while oil prices rose as tensions between the US and Iran ramped up again and after the US intercepted an Iranian cargo ship trying to breach its maritime blockade.
Europe open: Shares fall as US-Iran tensions threaten ceasefire
Mon 20 April 2026 07:56
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Monday as investors feared the US-Iran conflict could spark again after shipping was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz while American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as US-Iran tensions ramp up again
Mon 20 April 2026 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Monday, while oil prices rose as tensions between the US and Iran ramped up again over the weekend and after the US intercepted an Iranian cargo ship trying to breach its maritime blockade.