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Europe close: Stoxx 600 hits four-month low as oil prices jump

Thu 08 October 2026 16:58

(Sharecast News) - Inflationary concerns weighed on stocks again on Thursday in Europe, with the Stoxx Europe 600 falling to its lowest in four months on the back of surging oil prices and elevated bond yields.

US open: Stocks slip as surging yields, crude spike weigh on sentiment

Thu 08 October 2026 14:22

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Thursday, as investors contended with another jump in Treasury yields and a sharp move higher in crude prices.

Europe midday: Shares slide as oil surges past $105, bond yields rise

Thu 08 October 2026 11:11

(Sharecast News) - European shares were sharply lower on Thursday as oil prices rose amid more attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz while bond yields also continued to increase.

London midday: FTSE stays down as Brent breaches $105 a barrel, bonds sell off

Thu 08 October 2026 11:06

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Thursday as oil prices surged and bonds sold off.

Asia report: Stocks sink as oil prices, bond yields climb

Thu 08 October 2026 10:29

(Sharecast News) - Stock markets across Asia suffered heavy losses on Thursday as a steep rise in oil prices and profit-taking in the AI sector weighed heavily on regional indices.

London open: Stocks fall as oil prices jump on MidEast concerns

Thu 08 October 2026 08:41

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as oil prices shot higher amid worries over a potential escalation in the Middle East conflict.

Europe open: Shares slump as oil breaches $103 on Hormuz attacks

Thu 08 October 2026 07:43

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened sharply lower on Thursday as oil prices rose amid more attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull FOMC minutes; oil prices rise

Thu 08 October 2026 07:31

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve and as oil prices crept up again.

London close: FTSE ends down but off lows as Brent tops $105 a barrel

Thu 08 October 2026 07:13

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Thursday as Brent crude topped $105 a barrel and bonds sold off, but the top-flight index ended off lows thanks to strong performances from the likes of Tesco, Imperial Brands, BP and Shell.

US close: Stocks fall as bond yields hit highest since 2002

Thu 08 October 2026 00:05

(Sharecast News) - US stocks declined on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreating from all-time highs as bond yields hit a fresh 24-year high, while investors digested the minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting.