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US open: Stocks fall as oil surges, inflation concerns weigh on sentiment

Wed 09 September 2026 15:02

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red at the open on Wednesday after a weak session, with markets still grappling with another jump in oil prices and the inflation worries that come with it.

Europe close: Stocks sink to six-week low as oil prices surge

Wed 09 September 2026 14:13

(Sharecast News) - European stock markets were a sea of red on Wednesday, as oil prices surged to their highest levels since July amid mounting geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, raising bets that central banks worldwide will soon have to act to fi

Asis report: Stocks mixed as oil rises, China inflation accelerates

Wed 09 September 2026 11:11

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors worried about future interest rate decisions as Brent crude topped the $100 mark, with price fears compounded by the latest inflation data out from China.

London midday: Stocks slump as Brent crude tops $100 a barrel

Wed 09 September 2026 10:50

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday amid worries about inflation and interest rates, as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 24 July amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

Europe midday: Shares slump as oil hits $100 amid US-Iran military escalation

Wed 09 September 2026 10:26

(Sharecast News) - European shares slumped on Wednesday as oil hit $100 a barrel after the US sank five Iranian tankers and Tehran responded with missile strikes on American bases in Jordan.

London open: FTSE falls as Brent crude closes in on $100 a barrel

Wed 09 September 2026 08:18

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as Brent crude closed in on $100 a barrel amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

Europe open: Shares fall as oil nears $100 on US-Iran escalation

Wed 09 September 2026 07:57

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell sharply on Wednesday as oil neared $100 a barrel after the US sank Iranian tankers and Tehran responded with missile strikes on American bases in Jordan.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as Brent crude nears $100 a barrel

Wed 09 September 2026 07:31

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as Brent crude came within touching distance of $100 a barrel.

London close: FTSE slides as Brent crude tops $100 a barrel

Wed 09 September 2026 07:18

(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid on Wednesday amid concerns about inflation and interest rates, as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 24 July amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

US close: Stocks retreat as crude climbs, trade frictions intensify

Tue 08 September 2026 23:27

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Tuesday as a shortened trading week began with investors focused on rising geopolitical and trade tensions, while a renewed surge in oil prices added to inflation worries.