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London close: Stocks fall as oil rises amid growing doubts over Hormuz

Mon 10 August 2026 15:27

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday as oil prices rose amid growing doubts the US and Iran will reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe close: Shares mixed as Hormuz impasse weighs on sentiment

Mon 10 August 2026 15:17

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed marginally higher and oil prices surged on Monday as the US appeared no closer to resolving the Strait of Hormuz impasse after Iran demanded Washington lift sanctions on Tehran, pay reparations and meet a number o

US open: Stocks lower as Iran pushes back on Hormuz negotiations

Mon 10 August 2026 14:26

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were lower at the strart of trading on Monday as optimism over a potential US‑Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz faded.

Europe midday: Shares, oil up as Hormuz deadlock continues

Mon 10 August 2026 11:14

(Sharecast News) - European shares and oil prices were higher at midday as the US appeared no closer to resolving the Strait of Hormuz impasse.

London midday: FTSE falls as oil prices rise amid Hormuz uncertainty

Mon 10 August 2026 11:07

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as oil prices rose amid continued uncertainty over the reopening of the vital strait of Hormuz.

Asia report: Shares broadly higher but Hormuz impasse weighs

Mon 10 August 2026 08:35

(Sharecast News) - Asian markets were broadly higher on Monday after a strong showing on Wall Street on Friday after softer jobs data lessened the chance of a rate hike from the US Federal Reserve.

Europe open: Shares flat, oil up as Hormuz impasse drags on

Mon 10 August 2026 08:07

(Sharecast News) - European shares were flat at the open and oil prices crept higher as the US appeared no closer to resolving the Strait of Hormuz impasse.

London open: FTSE edges lower amid Hormuz uncertainty

Mon 10 August 2026 08:01

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday amid continued uncertainty over the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz.

London pre-open: Stocks to drop amid Hormuz uncertainty

Mon 10 August 2026 07:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday amid continued uncertainty over the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz.

US close: Stocks higher as weak payrolls cool September rate‑hike fears

Fri 07 August 2026 22:36

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Friday as a much weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls report made a September rate hike from the Federal Reserve unlikely.