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London open: FTSE falls as investors mull UK jobs data

Tue 20 October 2026 08:30

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as civil unrest in France and Italy continued to dent sentiment, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

Europe open: Stoxx down with French political turmoil in focus again

Tue 20 October 2026 08:04

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower with political volatility in France in focus amid rising bond yields and soaring debt, while another tech sell-off in Asia overnight also hit sentiment.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull UK jobs data

Tue 20 October 2026 07:26

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as civil unrest in France and Italy continue to dent sentiment, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

Asia report: South Korea tech sell-off sends regional markets lower

Tue 20 October 2026 07:07

(Sharecast News) - Asian markets were in the red on Tuesday with South Korea leading regional losses as concerns over potential overinvestment in artificial intelligence continued to dog investor sentiment.

US close: Stocks mostly higher, Nasdaq rebounds after sell-off

Mon 19 October 2026 23:08

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mixed but mostly higher on Monday, with the Dow posting a minor loss while the S&P 500 inched higher and the Nasdaq rebounded strongly after its recent sell-off.

Europe close: Stocks retreat from six-week high as risk appetite fades

Mon 19 October 2026 14:25

(Sharecast News) - European stocks snapped a three-day winning streak on Monday as civil unrest and geopolitical uncertainty weighed heavily on investor risk appetite.

US open: Stocks mixed as tech rebounds, AI slowdown keeps sentiment fragile

Mon 19 October 2026 14:16

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were mixed early on Monday, helped by a rebound in tech after last week's sharp selloff in AI‑linked names.

London midday: FTSE extends losses; miners slump

Mon 19 October 2026 11:03

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Monday as the selloff in US tech shares last week continued to dent sentiment, and as investors eyed a raft of key US earnings later in the week.

Asia report: Stocks mixed as KOSPI rebounds, Nikkei retreats

Mon 19 October 2026 10:55

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets finished mixed on Monday, with solid gains in Seoul, Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai met with losses in Tokyo, Singapore and Taipei, as investor sentiment remained fragile following last week's AI sell-off.

Europe midday: Shares, euro fall on higher French yields amid political turmoil

Mon 19 October 2026 10:40

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower at midday on Monday as political unrest in France over plans to cut public spending sent bond yields higher and hit the euro.