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US open: Stocks lower as bond yields and oil resume their climb

Wed 07 October 2026 15:24

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red at the opening bell on Wednesday as both Treasury yields and oil prices pushed higher.

Europe midday: Shares extend losses as rally fizzles out on higher bond yields, oil

Wed 07 October 2026 11:19

(Sharecast News) - European shares were down sharply on Wednesday, snapping a three-day winning streak bond yields rose again and oil prices sat above $100 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil pipelines disrupted the recent supply recovery.

London midday: FTSE stays down as oil prices rise; HSBC slumps

Wed 07 October 2026 10:54

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as oil prices rose, with HSBC under pressure on news it's planning sweeping job cuts in its UK wealth management arm.

Asia report: Stocks fall as AI rally runs out of steam

Wed 07 October 2026 09:24

(Sharecast News) - Asian stocks finished lower on Wednesday with markets in Tokyo and Hong Kong giving back some recent gains as tech stocks retreated.

London open: FTSE falls as oil prices rise; HSBC under the cosh

Wed 07 October 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following an uninspiring Asian session, as Brent crude traded back above $101 a barrel.

London open: FTSE falls as oil prices rise; HSBC under the cosh

Wed 07 October 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following an uninspiring Asian session, as Brent crude traded back above $101 a barrel.

Europe open: Rally ends as bond yields, oil price rise weigh

Wed 07 October 2026 07:48

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Wednesday, snapping a three-day winning streak bond yields rose again and oil prices sat above $100 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil pipelines disrupted the recent supply recovery.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall after lacklustre Asian session

Wed 07 October 2026 07:36

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a lacklustre Asian session, as investors mulled the latest UK house price figures.

US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs as AI stocks rally

Tue 06 October 2026 22:34

(Sharecast News) - Renewed confidence in the AI trade and easing bond yields lifted US stocks on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs.

Europe close: Stocks rise for third day as bond yields, oil prices fall

Tue 06 October 2026 15:00

(Sharecast News) - European stock markets advanced for the third straight session on Tuesday on the back of falling oil prices and bond yields, with sentiment supported by record highs on Wall Street.