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Europe midday: Shares extend gains as oil hits pre-war levels

Thu 25 June 2026 11:35

(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Thursday as oil prices fell to pre-Iran war levels with the pace of ships exiting the Strait of Hormuz accelerating, easing concerns about short-term supply.

London midday: FTSE ticks higher ahead of US inflation print; 3i surges

Thu 25 June 2026 10:46

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Thursday as oil prices eased back to pre-war levels as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz picked up, and ahead of a key US inflation reading.

Asia report: Most markets rise ahead of key US inflation report

Thu 25 June 2026 09:35

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Thursday, supported by a strong earnings report from Micron Technology on Wall Street, while investors looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.

Europe open: Stoxx up as oil price falls to pre-Iran war levels

Thu 25 June 2026 08:02

(Sharecast News) - European shares rose at the open on Thursday as oil prices fell to pre-Iran war levels with the pace of ships exiting the Strait of Hormuz accelerating, easing concerns about short-term supply.

London open: FTSE flat ahead of US inflation reading; oil at pre-war levels

Thu 25 June 2026 07:57

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading, while oil prices eased back to pre-war levels as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz picked up.

London pre-open: Stocks to dip ahead of US inflation reading

Thu 25 June 2026 07:35

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading.

US close: Stocks mixed as crude prices fall, Micron earnings beat expectations

Wed 24 June 2026 23:15

(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday amid falling crude prices and better-than-expected quarterly earnings from chipmaker Micron Technology after the close.

Europe close: Stocks finish higher with defence names in focus

Wed 24 June 2026 17:31

(Sharecast News) - European shares finished slightly higher on Wednesday, with defence stocks in focus after a report that the German navy had abandoned plans to build a fleet of large frigates.

US open: Stocks higher as traders await Micron earnings

Wed 24 June 2026 13:57

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to Micron Technology's earnings after the closing bell.

London midday: FTSE little changed as property stocks rally, defence firms dip

Wed 24 June 2026 11:19

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Wednesday, with property names lending support on news of a takeover bid for Segro but an overall sense that markets were struggling for direction.