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US close: Dow sheds 620 points Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment

Wed 03 June 2026 22:03

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Wednesday, snapping a nine-day winning streak as rising oil prices and Treasury yields weighed on sentiment amid renewed concerns around the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.

London close: Mining stocks pull Footsie lower as risk appetite fades

Wed 03 June 2026 15:53

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 fell on Wednesday for the fourth time in five days as renewed conflict between US and Iran hit sentiment, along with a threat by Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs on around 60 countries.

Europe close: Stocks fall on renewed US-Iran hostilities

Wed 03 June 2026 15:42

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Wednesday as renewed hostilities between the US and Iran and weaker global growth forecasts from the OECD weighed on investor sentiment.

US open: Stocks lower as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment

Wed 03 June 2026 14:23

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Wednesday as Middle East developments remained in focus following yesterday's fresh record close.

London midday: Stocks fall as oil rises; B&M surges on results

Wed 03 June 2026 10:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had declined further by midday on Wednesday as oil prices rose following fresh strikes by the US and Iran, and as data showed that activity in the UK services sector fell in May for the first time in over a year.

Europe midday: Shares extend losses on MEast tension, OECD outlook

Wed 03 June 2026 10:52

(Sharecast News) - European shares extended losses at midday as another breakout of hostilities between the US and Iran and gloomy global growth forecasts from the OECD hit investor sentiment.

Asia report: Nikkei hits fresh record as most regional markets rise

Wed 03 June 2026 09:10

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 hitting a record high, as investors looked past uncertainty over US-Iran negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East conflict.

London open: FTSE nudges lower after fresh US-Iran strikes; B&M surges

Wed 03 June 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday following fresh strikes by the US and Iran, as Donald Trump insisted peace talks are ongoing.

Europe open: Shares fall on new Iran-US attacks, new tariff threats

Wed 03 June 2026 07:58

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell at the open as a threat from the US to impose more tariffs on around 60 countries and missile strikes on Kuwait by Iran hit investor sentiment.

London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as Trump says talks with Iran are ongoing

Wed 03 June 2026 07:26

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Wednesday as investors mulled US President Donald Trump's latest comments on the Middle East conflict.