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US close: Stocks snap three-day losing streak after Williams comments

Wed 02 September 2026 23:08

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rebounded slightly after recent losses sent markets to a four-week low, with investors hunting for bargains despite another rise in oil prices, with sentiment boosted by some dovish comments from a Federal Reserve policymaker.

US open: Stocks higher as bond yields ease, oil retreats

Wed 02 September 2026 15:33

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday as bond yields eased despite increasing concerns that elevated crude prices could complicate the inflation outlook.

Europe close: Bond sell-off hits stocks as inflation risks rise

Wed 02 September 2026 14:15

(Sharecast News) - Stock markets across Europe registered losses on Wednesday with bonds across the continent under pressure as surging oil prices raised inflation projections.

London midday: FTSE extends losses as bond selloff continues

Wed 02 September 2026 11:06

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday as the selloff in the bond market continued, amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran.

Asia report: Tokyo, Seoul stocks lead markets lower

Wed 02 September 2026 10:39

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were a sea of red on Wednesday, with heavy losses recorded in Tokyo and Seoul, as tech stocks bore the brunt of reduced risk appetite.

Europe midday: Shares extend losses, oil surges on US-Iran strikes, bond yields

Wed 02 September 2026 10:29

(Sharecast News) - European shares extended losses on Wednesday as surging global bond yields and oil prices rattled investors after the US and Iran intensified missile strikes against each other.

London open: FTSE falls amid renewed US-Iran hostilities

Wed 02 September 2026 08:15

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran.

Europe open: Shares down, oil surges on new US-Iran strikes, bond yields

Wed 02 September 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Wednesday as the US and Iran traded air strikes sending oil prices surging and rising global bond yields rattled investors.

London pre-open: Stocks seen down amid renewed US-Iran hostilities

Wed 02 September 2026 07:32

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran.

London close: FTSE ends down as bond selloff continues

Wed 02 September 2026 07:16

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the red on Wednesday - albeit off lows - as the selloff in the bond market continued, amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran.