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Europe close: Stocks pare gains as oil prices return to growth
Wed 17 June 2026 17:25
(Sharecast News) - European shares had given up some of their earlier gains by the close on Wednesday as oil prices resumed their rise, while investors monitored the latest developments around the US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve
London close: FTSE nudges up as housebuilders, banks rally; Fed, BoE eyed
Wed 17 June 2026 14:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just a smidgen higher on Wednesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve policy announcement and as the latest UK inflation reading eased pressure on the Bank of England to hike
London midday: Markets subdued ahead of FOMC with inflation in spotlight
Wed 17 June 2026 10:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks flatlined on Wednesday as nerves set in ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve policy meeting, while investors reacted to the latest UK inflation data and newsflow regarding the peace deal in the Middle East.
Europe open: Markets cautious with eyes on Iran war, Fed rate call
Wed 17 June 2026 08:08
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened slightly higher on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest developments on the US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stock futures lower ahead of FOMC as UK inflation holds steady
Wed 17 June 2026 07:03
(Sharecast News) - London's blue chip index was expected to open marginally lower on Wednesday after hitting a three-week high the previous session, as oil prices stabilised and risk appetite waned ahead of the some crucial central bank meetings.