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Asia report: Most markets rise despite lingering geopolitical tensions

Tue 21 April 2026 11:29

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Tuesday, with investors balancing lingering optimism over a potential Middle East ceasefire against renewed threats from the US and Iran, while remaining broadly constructive on the near-term outlook.

Europe midday: Shares up despite no progress on US-Iran talks

Tue 21 April 2026 11:07

(Sharecast News) - European share markets extended morning gains while oil prices slipped on Tuesday as traders eyed the looming ceasefire deadline between Iran and the US with no firm evidence a second round of peace talks was in the offing.

London midday: Stocks up but gains muted as ceasefire deadline looms

Tue 21 April 2026 10:54

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Tuesday but gains were muted as the deadline for the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran loomed, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of ceasefire deadline; AB Foods slumps

Tue 21 April 2026 08:14

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen higher in early trade on Tuesday as the deadline for the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran loomed, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

Europe open: Markets in cautious mood as US-Iran ceasefire deadline looms

Tue 21 April 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - European share markets opened in cautious mood and oil prices slipped on Tuesday as traders eyed the looming ceasefire deadline between Iran and the US.

London pre-open: FTSE to edge up after jobs data, as ceasefire deadline looms

Tue 21 April 2026 07:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday as the deadline for the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran looms, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

US close: Stocks lower as Middle East tensions resurface

Mon 20 April 2026 21:50

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Monday after tensions with Tehran escalated over the weekend following the seizure of an Iranian‑flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

London close: Stocks retreat as US-Iran tensions rise

Mon 20 April 2026 16:28

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks pulled back from a six-week high on Monday as oil prices rose, with investor sentiment dampened by rising tensions between the US and Iran ahead of the expiration of their ceasefire deal on Wednesday.

Europe close: Stocks fall as oil prices climb again

Mon 20 April 2026 16:01

(Sharecast News) - European equities closed lower on Monday as renewed tensions between the US and Iran rattled investor sentiment, with fears of a fresh escalation in the Strait of Hormuz pushing oil prices sharply higher.

US open: Stocks lower after US seizes Iranian vessel

Mon 20 April 2026 14:25

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Monday after tensions with Tehran escalated over the weekend following the seizure of an Iranian‑flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.