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Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices climb again

Mon 11 May 2026 11:48

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday as South Korea's Kospi hit a fresh record, while higher oil prices and renewed concerns over the Iran war kept broader sentiment under pressure.

London midday: FTSE pares gains as investors mull US-Iran standoff, Starmer speech

Mon 11 May 2026 11:02

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Monday, along with oil prices, after Donald Trump slammed Iran's response to a US peace proposal and as investors mulled a speech by beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Europe midday: Stoxx slips as Trump rejects Iran peace plans

Mon 11 May 2026 10:53

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower at midday while oil prices surged on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposals.

London open: FTSE, oil prices rise as Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal response

Mon 11 May 2026 08:16

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, along with oil prices, after Donald Trump called Iran's response to a US peace proposal "totally unacceptable".

Europe open: Stoxx falls, oil surges as Trump rebuffs Iran peace plan

Mon 11 May 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened in muted mood and oil prices surged on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposals.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise, oil up after Trump slams Iran's peace proposal reply

Mon 11 May 2026 07:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday as oil prices rose after Donald Trump called Iran's response to a US peace proposal "totally unacceptable".

US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new records after jobs report

Fri 08 May 2026 22:59

(Sharecast News) - Stronger-than-expected jobs data and strong gains in the chip sector pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to more record highs on Friday, with investors seemingly shrugging off ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East.

London close: Blue chips fall for second day as oil prices rise

Fri 08 May 2026 16:09

(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London fell again on Friday as oil prices rose for the first time in four days after the US and Iran exchanged fire in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Europe close: Stocks lower as investors watch US-Iran ceasefire

Fri 08 May 2026 16:03

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Friday as the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries may not hold.

US open: Stocks higher as April jobs surprise offsets geopolitical concerns

Fri 08 May 2026 13:30

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday as market participants monitored developments in the US and Israel's conflict with Iran and digested April's stronger-than-expected non‑farm payrolls report.