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US open: Stocks trade higher as investors thumb over another key inflation report

Thu 13 August 2026 14:57

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Thursday as market participants digested another key inflation reading.

London midday: FTSE stays down as miners slump

Thu 13 August 2026 11:10

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Thursday, led lower by weakness in the mining sector, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP reading.

Europe midday: Shares hold gains; Oil falls on weak demand outlook

Thu 13 August 2026 11:02

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied and oil prices fell on Thursday as the odds of an imminent rise in US interest rates receded after July's CPI data.

London open: FTSE dragged lower by miners as investors mull GDP

Thu 13 August 2026 08:42

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, dragged lower by weakness in the mining sector, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP reading.

Europe open: Shares rally as US rate rise fears ease for now

Thu 13 August 2026 07:31

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Thursday as the odds of an imminent rise in US interest rates receded after July's CPI data.

London pre-open: Stocks to gain as GDP meets expectations

Thu 13 August 2026 07:31

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors continued to mull developments in the Middle East and as UK GDP data came in as expected.

US close: Stocks mixed following July CPI reading

Wed 12 August 2026 21:17

(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday as traders digested July's all-important inflation report.

US open: Stocks higher as inflation cools in July

Wed 12 August 2026 14:29

(Sharecast News) - Major indices opened higher on Wednesday as traders digested July's all-important inflation report.

Europe close: Shares fall as US inflation eases but rate hike risks linger

Wed 12 August 2026 14:21

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Wednesday as traders assessed an easing in US inflation and an attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels that killed six people.

London midday: FTSE nudges up as investors eye US inflation print

Wed 12 August 2026 10:50

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Wednesday, helped along by solid performances from housebuilders and miners, but gains were muted after fresh attacks on shipping in the Middle East and ahead of a key US inflation reading.