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London close: Stocks sink, oil jumps as Iran suspends peace deal talks

Mon 01 June 2026 16:27

(Sharecast News) - A breakdown in talks between the US and Iran poured cold water on stocks on Monday afternoon, with blue chips in London sinking firmly into the red by the close of play as oil prices surged.

Europe close: Stocks fall after fresh Middle East escalations

Mon 01 June 2026 15:15

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Monday after the US struck targets in Iran over the weekend and Kuwait came under attack, raising concerns over a fresh escalation in the Middle East.

US open: Stocks lower as traders assess Middle East flare up

Mon 01 June 2026 13:56

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Monday amid a flare up in the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.

Europe midday: Iran, US strikes, Israel invasion of Lebanon hits sentiment

Mon 01 June 2026 11:38

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed and oil prices higher after the US struck targets in Iran over the weekend, while Kuwait came under attack on Monday morning.

Asia report: Markets mixed on Hormuz concerns, wave of data

Mon 01 June 2026 10:56

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday, with South Korea's Kospi hitting a fresh record high, as investors monitored lingering uncertainty around US-Iran negotiations after president Donald Trump said he was in "no hurry" to reach a

London midday: FTSE nudges lower as peace deal remains elusive; easyJet surges

Mon 01 June 2026 10:37

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch lower by midday on Monday after the US and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, and as data showed that UK house prices fell in May for the first time this year.

Europe open: Shares mixed, oil up as US, Iran exchange attacks

Mon 01 June 2026 07:51

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed and oil prices higher at the open after the US struck targets in Iran over the weekend, while Kuwait came under attack on Monday morning.

London open: Stocks edge lower as US-Iran deal remains elusive; easyJet surges

Mon 01 June 2026 07:48

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday after the US and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, and as data showed that house prices fell in May for the first time this year.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as US-Iran peace deal remains elusive

Mon 01 June 2026 07:36

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as a US-Iran peace deal remained elusive.

US close: Wall Street hits fresh records as tech leads monthly gains

Fri 29 May 2026 23:35

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed at fresh record highs on Friday, capping a strong month for equities as technology shares continued to lead the market higher and crude prices eased.