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Europe close: Stocks head south as oil prices jump higher

Wed 18 March 2026 15:29

(Sharecast News) - European equities reversed earlier gains to close lower on Wednesday, as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove a surge in oil prices and heightened investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the d

London midday: FTSE maintains gains as oil creeps higher again; Fed eyed

Wed 18 March 2026 10:53

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, but oil prices were already beginning to creep higher again, as investors continued to eye on developments in the Middle East ahead of the latest policy announcement from the

Asia report: Stocks rise as Japan exports beat forecasts

Wed 18 March 2026 09:03

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets advanced on Wednesday, with South Korea's Kospi leading regional gains as investors assessed stronger-than-expected Japanese trade data and awaited the Federal Reserve's latest rate decision.

Europe open: Shares rise on Iraq-Turkey deal to resume oil exports

Wed 18 March 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher with news that Iraq and Turkey had signed a deal to resume oil exports boosting sentiment and sending crude prices slightly lower.

London close: Stocks rise despite oil price rally as banks gain

Tue 17 March 2026 16:17

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 pushed higher for the second day on Tuesday, along with European and US markets, despite another rise in oil prices, with gains in the heavyweight banking sector providing a lift.

US open: Stocks higher as oil climbs, geopolitical tensions remain in focus

Tue 17 March 2026 14:27

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Tuesday, even as oil prices resumed their upward march.

Europe midday: Markets rally despite oil hitting $100

Tue 17 March 2026 11:58

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Tuesday as volatile oil prices jumped above $100 again after Iran hit oil and gas facilities for the first time since the US and Israel started their war on Tehran.

London midday: FTSE extends gains amid higher oil prices; BT Group jumps

Tue 17 March 2026 10:54

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday amid rising oil prices, as investors continued to assess developments in the Middle East.

Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices move higher again

Tue 17 March 2026 10:54

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Tuesday, with investors balancing gains in technology and automotive stocks against persistent geopolitical uncertainty as the war involving Iran continued to drive volatility in energy markets.

Europe open: Shares mixed as oil goes past $100 again on Iran attacks

Tue 17 March 2026 08:15

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Tuesday as volatile oil prices jumped above $100 again as Iran hit oil and gas facilities for the first time since the US and Israel started their war on Tehran.