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Europe close: Markets rise, oil prices plunge on news Hormuz is 'open'

Fri 17 April 2026 16:45

(Sharecast News) - European equities closed sharply higher on Friday as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East lifted investor sentiment, with markets buoyed by a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and prospects for renewed US-Iran negotiations

London close: Stocks jump on opening of Strait of Hormuz as oil prices slide

Fri 17 April 2026 16:19

(Sharecast News) - A plunge in the price of oil pushed UK stocks firmly higher in afternoon trade on Friday, with the FTSE 100 hitting its highest level since early March after Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz was now "completely open" to commercial ships

US open: Stocks surge after Tehran declares Hormuz 'completely open'

Fri 17 April 2026 14:07

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday after Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" following a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Lebanon.

London midday: Stocks dip as utilities take a hit; Israel-Lebanon ceasefire in focus

Fri 17 April 2026 10:55

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were lower by midday on Friday amid caution ahead of a potential resumption of US-Iran peace talks this weekend, and as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon got underway.

Europe midday: Shares climb into green on Middle East peace hopes

Fri 17 April 2026 10:49

(Sharecast News) - European shares made gains by midday on Friday as investors eyed the truce between Israel and Lebanon and a possible second round of peace talks between the US and Iran.

Asia report: Markets move lower as oil prices retreat

Fri 17 April 2026 09:48

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Friday as cautious optimism over a fragile Middle East ceasefire tempered investor sentiment, diverging from Wall Street's record-setting rally.

Europe open: Shares flat as Israel, Lebanon agree 'truce'

Fri 17 April 2026 08:12

(Sharecast News) - European shares were flat at the open on Friday as investors eyed the truce between Israel and Lebanon and a possible second round of peace talks between the US and Iran.

London open: Stocks nudge lower; Israel-Lebanon ceasefire in focus

Fri 17 April 2026 07:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday, with investors erring on the side of caution ahead of the potential resumption of US-Iran peace talks this weekend, and as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon got underway.

London pre-open: FTSE to edge up as Middle East events remain in focus

Fri 17 April 2026 07:40

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon got underway ahead of potential US-Iran peace talks at the weekend.

US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs, oil prices gain

Thu 16 April 2026 21:52

(Sharecast News) - US stock markets finished marginally higher on Thursday, pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new records for the second straight day despite ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East, with tech stocks leading the charge.