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US close: Stocks slip amid crude surge, geopolitical jitters

Mon 20 July 2026 21:49

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Monday following another round of US-Iran military exchanges over the weekend.

Europe close: Stocks mixed as investors watch oil markets

Mon 20 July 2026 16:58

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed mixed on Monday as US forces carried out a ninth consecutive day of strikes against Iranian targets, lifting oil prices and increasing concerns about inflation and interest rates.

US open: Stocks rebound as investors look past renewed Middle East tensions

Mon 20 July 2026 13:38

(Sharecast News) - Major indices pushed higher early on Monday despite another round of US-Iran military exchanges over the weekend.

London close: FTSE falls amid MidEast tensions; Burnham becomes PM

Mon 20 July 2026 13:11

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Monday amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, as Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, sacking chancellor Rachel Reeves and paving the way for the expected appointment of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as

Europe midday: Shares mixed as US-Iran exchanges weigh

Mon 20 July 2026 11:19

(Sharecast News) - European shares were broadly lower on Monday as US forces launched their ninth straight day of strikes against Iranian targets, sending oil to its highest level since June and increasing investor jitters over potential rate hikes.

Asia report: Markets mixed as US strikes Iran again

Mon 20 July 2026 11:00

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday as oil prices fluctuated and US Treasury yields climbed following the latest military exchanges between the US and Iran.

London midday: FTSE stays down, oil eases as Iran signals openness to talks

Mon 20 July 2026 10:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Monday but oil prices eased back after Iran suggested it was open to diplomatic talks with the US, as Andy Burnham prepared to deliver his first speech as Prime Minister.

London open: FTSE falls, oil prices rise amid escalating US-Iran tensions

Mon 20 July 2026 08:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as oil prices shot up amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with Andy Burnham set to become Prime Minister.

Europe open: Crude spikes, Stoxx down as US-Iran spat drags on

Mon 20 July 2026 07:53

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower as US forces launched their ninth straight day of strikes against Iranian targets, sending oil to its highest level since June and increasing investor jitters over potential rate hikes.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as US-Iran tensions escalate; Burnham to become PM

Mon 20 July 2026 07:31

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as Andy Burnham was set to become Prime Minister and as oil prices rose amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.