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Europe close: Stocks fall as telecoms firms retreat; central bank decisions in focus
Fri 18 September 2026 16:24
(Sharecast News) - European stocks ended firmly in the red on Friday as investors took a breather following a tumultuous week for financial markets worldwide, which saw rate decisions from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan.
US open: Stocks mixed as Treasury yields climb after Fed hike
Fri 18 September 2026 14:17
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Friday after a tech‑led rebound in the previous session helped give stocks a boost following the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years.
Asia report: Tech stocks lift markets as BoJ hikes rates
Fri 18 September 2026 11:20
(Sharecast News) - Renewed strength in the chip sector lifted stocks in South Korea on Friday, while a weaker yen boosted Tokyo shares after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to their highest level in 31 years.
Europe midday: Stocks weaker across the board, oil falls for third day
Fri 18 September 2026 11:19
(Sharecast News) - European stocks had extended losses by Friday lunchtime, with all major indices across the region posting moderate declines as investors took a breather following a tumultuous week for financial markets worldwide.
London midday: FTSE extends losses; Airtel Africa tumbles
Fri 18 September 2026 11:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday following strong gains in the previous session, with BP and Shell under the cosh as oil prices eased, and as investors mulled a rebound in UK retail sales.
Europe open: Markets pull back as energy stocks track oil lower
Fri 18 September 2026 08:28
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened slightly lower on Friday as investors paused for breath following a busy week for financial markets, which included three major central bank decisions, with weakness in the energy and telecoms sectors providing a
US close: Stocks rebound after Fed rate hike as bond yields ease, oil falls
Thu 17 September 2026 23:33
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished with strong gains on Thursday in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years, with markets bolstered by falling bond yields and oil prices.