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Europe close: Stocks pare gains as oil prices return to growth

Wed 17 June 2026 17:25

(Sharecast News) - European shares had given up some of their earlier gains by the close on Wednesday as oil prices resumed their rise, while investors monitored the latest developments around the US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve

London close: FTSE nudges up as housebuilders, banks rally; Fed, BoE eyed

Wed 17 June 2026 14:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just a smidgen higher on Wednesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve policy announcement and as the latest UK inflation reading eased pressure on the Bank of England to hike

US open: Stocks slightly higher ahead of FOMC decision

Wed 17 June 2026 14:05

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were slightly higher at the open on Wednesday as market participants awaited the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision, while SpaceX looked set to extend its strong post‑IPO rally.

Europe midday: Shares extend gains ahead of Fed rate decision

Wed 17 June 2026 10:39

(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest developments on the US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.

London midday: Markets subdued ahead of FOMC with inflation in spotlight

Wed 17 June 2026 10:27

(Sharecast News) - London stocks flatlined on Wednesday as nerves set in ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve policy meeting, while investors reacted to the latest UK inflation data and newsflow regarding the peace deal in the Middle East.

Asia report: Most markets rise ahead of US-Iran deal, Fed decision

Wed 17 June 2026 09:16

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly higher on Wednesday as investors continued to assess the planned US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Europe open: Markets cautious with eyes on Iran war, Fed rate call

Wed 17 June 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened slightly higher on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest developments on the US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.

London open: Stocks slip as investors await Fed decision

Wed 17 June 2026 08:07

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks headed lower on Wednesday, pulling back from a three-week high, as investors refrained from taking on too much risk ahead of policy meetings at the Federal Reserve and Bank of England.

London pre-open: Stock futures lower ahead of FOMC as UK inflation holds steady

Wed 17 June 2026 07:03

(Sharecast News) - London's blue chip index was expected to open marginally lower on Wednesday after hitting a three-week high the previous session, as oil prices stabilised and risk appetite waned ahead of the some crucial central bank meetings.

US close: Dow notches another record close, chip stocks weigh on Nasdaq

Tue 16 June 2026 23:00

(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones building on its record close.