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Europe midday: Shares mixed amid cautious trade

Tue 21 October 2025 11:05

(Sharecast News) - European shares were still mixed at midday on Tuesday as investors paused for breath after the bank and defence-stock rally in the previous session.

London midday: FTSE stays up as investors mull borrowing figures

Tue 21 October 2025 10:51

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Tuesday, while sterling dipped after the latest UK borrowing figures.

Asia report: Most markets rise on political, trade optimism

Tue 21 October 2025 09:21

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific equities advanced on Tuesday, supported by gains across Japan, China and Australia, as political developments in Tokyo and renewed optimism around critical minerals trade buoyed investor sentiment.

Europe open: Shares mixed but Stoxx nears record territory

Tue 21 October 2025 07:55

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed at the open on Tuesday as investors paused for breath after the bank and defence-stock rally in the previous session.

London open: FTSE gains, sterling dips after UK borrowing figures

Tue 21 October 2025 07:55

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a positive close on Wall Street, while sterling dipped after the latest UK borrowing figures.

London pre-open: Stocks seen up on solid Wall St session; UK borrowing in focus

Tue 21 October 2025 07:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.

US close: Stocks jump as trade tensions, shutdown concerns ease

Mon 20 October 2025 21:53

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose strongly on Monday, closing in on record highs reached earlier this month, on the back of improving sentiment regarding trade tensions and hopes that the government shutdown could end this week.

Europe close: Defence stocks lead gains across the region

Mon 20 October 2025 14:43

(Sharecast News) - European equities rebounded on Monday, with bank and defence stocks leading gains after last week's turbulence in financial markets.

US open: Shutdown optimism lifts sentiment as White House signals tougher stance

Mon 20 October 2025 13:35

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Monday following news that that the Federal government shutdown was "likely to end sometime this week".

Europe midday: Bank, defence stocks in focus as Stoxx rallies

Mon 20 October 2025 11:27

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Monday, with banks rebounding after concerns about the stability of the US regional banking sector that hit equities in the sector last week, while defence stocks were boosted after US President Donald Trump o