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London open: FTSE nudges up after better-than-expected GDP; US inflation eyed
Fri 11 September 2026 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Friday after a better-than-expected UK GDP reading, but gains were meagre ahead of a key US inflation reading, and as Brent crude held above $105 a barrel.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as UK GDP beats expectations; US inflation eyed
Fri 11 September 2026 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday as investors mulled a better-than-expected UK GDP reading ahead of a key US inflation print, with Brent crude holding above $105 a barrel.
US close: Stocks fall to six-week low on rising yields, oil prices
Thu 10 September 2026 21:55
(Sharecast News) - US stocks fell to a six-week low on Thursday as bond yields climbed and oil prices continued to rise amid fears that the Middle East conflict could turn into a protracted war following comments from Donald Trump.
Europe close: Stocks fall as Brent hits $106 a barrel, ECB strikes hawkish tone
Thu 10 September 2026 15:40
(Sharecast News) - European stocks fell on Thursday as Brent crude hit $106 a barrel and following an expected rate hike from the European Central Bank, which struck a hawkish tone on the outlook.
Europe midday: Shares slide into red ahead of ECB rate decision
Thu 10 September 2026 11:46
(Sharecast News) - European shares gave up gains and were in the red again on Thursday as oil continued to trade above $100 a barrel and traders eyed an expected interest rate hike from the European Central Bank.
London midday: FTSE turns lower ahead of ECB announcement
Thu 10 September 2026 11:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned negative by midday on Thursday as oil prices crept higher again, with Brent crude comfortably above the $100 a barrel level, as investors eyed an expected 25 basis points rate hike by the European Central Bank.