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Asia report: Markets mixed as investors watch US-Iran deal

Fri 19 June 2026 11:06

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower on Friday as investors assessed the durability of a US-brokered peace agreement with Iran and signs that shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz was recovering.

Europe open: Stoxx edges ahead despite Iran-US talks cancellation

Fri 19 June 2026 08:02

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at the open on Friday despite the suspension of Iran-US peace talks after more exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia.

London open: Stocks nudge lower as Burnham victory paves way for leadership contest

Fri 19 June 2026 07:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday as investors mulled Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election, which paves the way for a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as Burnham wins Makerfield by-election

Fri 19 June 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as investors mulled Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election, which paves the way for a potential leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

US close: Stocks rebound on US-Iran deal, Intel jumps

Fri 19 June 2026 00:05

(Sharecast News) - US stocks mostly bounced back on Thursday, recovering much of the prior day's losses after Washington and Tehran signed a deal to end their months-long conflict.

London close: FTSE 100 drops 1% on central bank hawkishness

Thu 18 June 2026 16:20

(Sharecast News) - News of a signed peace deal between the US and Iran wasn't enough to lift UK stocks on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 falling over 1% after central bank meetings highlighted the risks of rising inflationary pressures.

Europe close: Stocks slip as central banks hold rates

Thu 18 June 2026 15:53

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Thursday as hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve offset optimism over the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.

US open: Stocks rebound, oil drops on US-Iran peace deal

Thu 18 June 2026 12:34

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose on Thursday, staging a partial rebound after heavy falls the previous session, following the signing of an initial peace deal between Washington and Tehran, causing oil prices to drop.

London midday: FTSE extends losses as oil dips; BoE stands pat as expected

Thu 18 June 2026 12:15

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Thursday as investors digested a hawkish outlook from the Federal Reserve, and as the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates as expected.

Asia report: Markets mixed as US Fed holds interest rates

Thu 18 June 2026 11:37

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated that a rate hike could still come this year, tempering sentiment following its first meeting under new chairman Kevin Warsh.