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Europe close: Shares down as bonds, Iran war and EZ inflation hit sentiment

Tue 01 September 2026 15:50

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed sharply lower on Tuesday amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran, while rising bond yields and higher eurozone inflation also raised concerns among investors about increases in the cost of borrowing.

US manufacturing PMIs continue to expand in August

Tue 01 September 2026 15:11

(Sharecast News) - US factory activity continued to expand in August, with both the ISM and S&P Global manufacturing PMIs signalling further growth even as demand, output and supply‑chain conditions showed signs of cooling.

US open: Stocks slip amid higher yields, rising oil prices

Tue 01 September 2026 14:07

(Sharecast News) - Major indices headed south early on Tuesday after major indices delivered a weak finish to August in the previous session.

London midday: FTSE extends losses as borrowing costs jump

Tue 01 September 2026 11:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Tuesday following fresh strikes between the US and Iran, as UK borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis.

Europe midday: Losses extend, oil above $92 as bonds, US-Iran tensions weigh

Tue 01 September 2026 10:44

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell sharply on Tuesday amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran while rising bond yields also raised concerns among investors.

Asia report: Shares mixed with Japan bonds, geopolitics in focus

Tue 01 September 2026 08:44

(Sharecast News) - Asian markets finished mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed rising global bond yields, geopolitical tensions and uneven economic signals from China and South Korea.

London open: Stocks fall amid renewed US-Iran tensions; Reckitt surges

Tue 01 September 2026 08:13

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following fresh strikes between the US and Iran, as traders returned to their desks after the Bank Holiday weekend.

Europe open: Shares fall amid rising bond yields, renewed MEast tensions

Tue 01 September 2026 08:03

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell at the open on Tuesday amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran while rising bond yields also raised concerns among investors.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall amid renewed US-Iran tensions

Tue 01 September 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following fresh strikes between the US and Iran, as traders returned to their desks after the Bank Holiday weekend.

London close: FTSE falls as bond yields rise amid inflation worries

Tue 01 September 2026 07:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Tuesday, with bond yields up as rising oil prices stoked fears about inflation following fresh strikes between the US and Iran.