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Europe midday: Shares mixed on stalled US-Iran talks; EZ inflation falls

Wed 01 July 2026 11:09

(Sharecast News) - European bourses were mixed on Wednesday as investors took profits after wrapping the strongest calendar quarter since October 2020 and assessed a sharp fall in eurozone inflation.

London midday: FTSE stays down amid doubts over US-Iran peace talks

Wed 01 July 2026 10:28

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Wednesday amid doubts over peace talks between the US and Iran, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector.

Asia report: Markets mixed after fresh dump of regional data

Wed 01 July 2026 10:04

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Wednesday after a positive session on Wall Street overnight, while oil prices fell back after gains during US trading hours.

Europe open: Shares mixed as traders eye US-Iran latest, EZ inflation

Wed 01 July 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest developments on US-Iran talks and awaited a flash eurozone inflation reading.

London open: FTSE falls as investors eye manufacturing PMI

Wed 01 July 2026 07:58

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled uninspiring house price data and eyed the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector, amid doubts over peace talks between the US and Iran in Doha.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall ahead of US-Iran talks; UK PMI due

Wed 01 July 2026 07:32

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed expected peace talks between the US and Iran in Doha and the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector.

US close: Stocks rise as Dow logs strongest first‑half performance in five years

Tue 30 June 2026 21:27

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones setting yet another fresh record close as it registered its best first-half performance since 2021.

London close: Stocks rise, but gains nearly erased in afternoon trade

Tue 30 June 2026 17:19

(Sharecast News) - Strong gains from mining, banking and defence stocks propped up UK markets on Tuesday, though gains were modest amid ongoing uncertainty regarding peace talks between the US and Iran.

US open: Stocks higher as Dow Jones builds on record close

Tue 30 June 2026 13:58

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green at the open on Tuesday following the Dow Jones' fresh record close.

Europe close: Stocks join global rally to finish higher

Tue 30 June 2026 13:38

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose on Tuesday, moving close to new highs after the Dow Jones ended at a record level on Wall Street overnight.