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Europe close: Stocks fall as US-Iran ceasefire optimism wanes

Fri 24 April 2026 17:34

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell on Friday as optimism around the Iran war ceasefire continued to fade, leaving continental markets on course for their first weekly loss in more than a month.

London close: Stocks fall for fifth day as geopolitical uncertainty persists

Fri 24 April 2026 16:45

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 fell for the fifth straight session on Friday amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, as investor focus remains fixed on developments in the Middle East.

US open: Stocks mixed as investors weigh ceasefire extension, Iran talks

Fri 24 April 2026 14:32

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Friday after Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to extend their ceasefire by a further three weeks, with the US set to work with Beirut to help it protect itself fro

Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices continue to climb

Fri 24 April 2026 11:55

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Friday as investors remained cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, with lingering geopolitical risks and higher oil prices weighing on sentiment.

London midday: FTSE drops as US-Iran stalemate weighs on sentiment

Fri 24 April 2026 11:52

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday as oil prices rose amid ongoing concerns about the US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz and the prospect of a prolonged conflict, as investors digested an unexpected jump in UK r

Europe midday: Stoxx set for first weekly loss in a month

Fri 24 April 2026 11:32

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Friday as optimism around the Iran war ceasefire started to dissipate, priming continental markets for their first weekly loss in more than a month.

London open: FTSE falls amid Hormuz standoff; retail sales in focus

Fri 24 April 2026 08:15

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday amid ongoing concerns about the US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as investors digested a surprise jump in UK retail sales.

Europe open: Shares fall, oil above $105 as Iran stalemate drags on

Fri 24 April 2026 07:53

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Friday as optimism around the Iran war ceasefire started to dissipate.

London pre-open: Stocks to slump amid Hormuz standoff; retail sales in focus

Fri 24 April 2026 07:39

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Friday amid ongoing concerns about the US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz and after Trump threatened to impose tariffs on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US soc

US close: Stocks retreat as blue chip earnings disappoint, oil prices rise

Thu 23 April 2026 22:21

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished moderately lower on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both retreating from record highs, as a barrage of disappointing earnings and weakness in the software sector weighed on indices.