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London open: FTSE falls as Brent crude closes in on $100 a barrel

Wed 09 September 2026 08:18

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as Brent crude closed in on $100 a barrel amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

Europe open: Shares fall as oil nears $100 on US-Iran escalation

Wed 09 September 2026 07:57

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell sharply on Wednesday as oil neared $100 a barrel after the US sank Iranian tankers and Tehran responded with missile strikes on American bases in Jordan.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as Brent crude nears $100 a barrel

Wed 09 September 2026 07:31

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as Brent crude came within touching distance of $100 a barrel.

US close: Stocks retreat as crude climbs, trade frictions intensify

Tue 08 September 2026 23:27

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Tuesday as a shortened trading week began with investors focused on rising geopolitical and trade tensions, while a renewed surge in oil prices added to inflation worries.

Europe close: Stocks flat as rising oil prices hit sentiment

Tue 08 September 2026 14:38

(Sharecast News) - European stocks were mostly lower on Tuesday as higher oil prices raised the probability of central banks hiking interest rates to contain inflationary pressures.

US open: Stocks slip as crude jumps, geopolitical tensions intensify

Tue 08 September 2026 13:51

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red at the opening bell on Tuesday as a shortened trading week began with investors focused on rising geopolitical and trade tensions, while a renewed surge in oil prices added to inflation worries.

London midday: Stocks flat as Brent nears $100 a barrel

Tue 08 September 2026 11:08

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Tuesday as Brent crude headed towards $100 a barrel.

Asia report: Markets lower as Brent tops $99, stronger yen hits Tokyo stocks

Tue 08 September 2026 10:28

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets finished mostly lower on Tuesday, with Japanese equities falling sharply on the back of a stronger yen, while rising oil prices dampened sentiment across the board.

Europe midday: Shares down as Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities hit sentiment

Tue 08 September 2026 10:27

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower and oil prices headed towards $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi oil facilities and towns raising fears of a supply crisis.

London close: FTSE nudges lower, Brent crude retreats from six-week high

Tue 08 September 2026 08:14

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just a touch lower on Tuesday, with strength in the mining sector helping to offset worries about rising oil prices, after Brent crude came close to hitting $100 a barrel.