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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.