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London midday: FTSE ticks higher ahead of payrolls

Fri 02 October 2026 11:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Friday, recovering from heavy losses a day earlier, when equities and bond markets sold off amid inflation fears, as investors turned their attention to the latest US non-farm payrolls report

Europe midday: Shares extend gains despite EZ inflation, French bond worries

Fri 02 October 2026 10:47

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Friday despite rising eurozone inflation, French government bond volatility and reports of a US military buildup in the Gulf which kept oil above $101 a barrel ahead of American jobs data later in the day.

Europe open: Shares up despite French bond fears, oil prices

Fri 02 October 2026 07:58

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Friday despite a weaker session in Asia overnight, French government bond volatility and reports of a US military buildup in the Gulf which kept oil above $101 a barrel ahead of American jobs data later

London open: Stocks steady after Thursday's selloff as investors eye payrolls

Fri 02 October 2026 07:41

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday, steadying after heavy losses a day earlier, when equities and bond markets sold off amid inflation fears, as investors turned their attention to the latest US non-farm payrolls repor

Asia report: Shares fall amid bond volatility, US Gulf buildup report

Fri 02 October 2026 07:26

(Sharecast News) - Asian shares fell on Friday as volatile bond markets and reports of a US military buildup in the Gulf kept oil above $101 a barrel ahead of American jobs data later in the day.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors eye payrolls report

Fri 02 October 2026 07:21

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, when bond markets sold off amid inflation fears, as investors turned their attention to the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

US close: Stocks rise as Treasury selling pressure subsides

Thu 01 October 2026 20:43

(Sharecast News) - US stocks erased earlier losses to finish in positive territory on Thursday as Treasury yields retreated from recent highs, though upside was limited as mostly improved economic data reinforced expectations of tighter monetary policy.

US open: Mixed start on Wall Street as bond yields remain elevated

Thu 01 October 2026 14:59

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday as Treasury yields continued to hover at multi-decade highs.

Europe close: Stocks hit lowest since June on bond sell-off, oil prices

Thu 01 October 2026 14:32

(Sharecast News) - European stocks dropped sharply on Thursday, falling to their lowest level in nearly four months, as surging oil prices and bond yields dented demand for equities worldwide.

Asia report: Tokyo, Seoul surge on AI rally; other markets mixed

Thu 01 October 2026 13:48

(Sharecast News) - Stocks in Tokyo and Seoul posted big gains on Thursday as technology shares rallied, bolstered by a bullish outlook from American memory-chip maker Micron and record-high South Korean exports, though losses were registered elsewhere.