Market reports from ShareCast

Europe close: Stocks flat as rising oil prices hit sentiment

Tue 08 September 2026 14:38

(Sharecast News) - European stocks were mostly lower on Tuesday as higher oil prices raised the probability of central banks hiking interest rates to contain inflationary pressures.

US open: Stocks slip as crude jumps, geopolitical tensions intensify

Tue 08 September 2026 13:51

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday as a shortened trading week began with investors focused on rising geopolitical and trade tensions, while a renewed surge in oil prices added to inflation worries.

London midday: Stocks flat as Brent nears $100 a barrel

Tue 08 September 2026 11:08

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Tuesday as Brent crude headed towards $100 a barrel.

Asia report: Markets lower as Brent tops $99, stronger yen hits Tokyo stocks

Tue 08 September 2026 10:28

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets finished mostly lower on Tuesday, with Japanese equities falling sharply on the back of a stronger yen, while rising oil prices dampened sentiment across the board.

Europe midday: Shares down as Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities hit sentiment

Tue 08 September 2026 10:27

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower and oil prices headed towards $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi oil facilities and towns raising fears of a supply crisis.

London close: FTSE nudges lower, Brent crude retreats from six-week high

Tue 08 September 2026 08:14

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just a touch lower on Tuesday, with strength in the mining sector helping to offset worries about rising oil prices, after Brent crude came close to hitting $100 a barrel.

London open: Stocks flat as oil heads towards $100 a barrel

Tue 08 September 2026 08:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as oil headed towards $100 a barrel and as Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the US came into effect.

Europe open: Shares fall after attacks on Saudi towns; Oil nears $100

Tue 08 September 2026 07:44

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower and oil prices headed towards $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi oil facilities and towns raising fears of a supply crisis.

London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors await next catalyst

Tue 08 September 2026 07:36

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as oil prices remained higher, and as investors eyed the next catalyst in the form of the US inflation reading due at the end of the week.

Europe close: Stocks finish flat on quiet day, DAX hit by political uncertainty

Mon 07 September 2026 16:10

(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished in mixed fashion on Monday, with indices across the continent range-bound in the absence of US trading, though shares in Frankfurt were dampened by political uncertainty.