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US open: Stocks mixed as traders weigh hotter‑than‑expected August jobs report

Fri 04 September 2026 14:32

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Friday as traders digested August's hotter than expected jobs report.

London midday: FTSE steady ahead of payrolls

Fri 04 September 2026 11:02

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Friday as investors awaited the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

Europe midday: Shares mixed ahead of US jobs data; Oil rises again

Fri 04 September 2026 10:50

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Friday as investors eyed key US jobs data later in the day and also assessed a massive restructure plan from German car maker Volkswagen.

Asia report: Tech stocks lead markets higher as US rate hike fears ease

Fri 04 September 2026 10:28

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets posted solid gains on Friday as concerns about an imminent interest rate hike in the US eased overnight.

London open: FTSE steady ahead of payrolls report

Fri 04 September 2026 08:13

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday ahead of the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

Europe open: Shares flat ahead of US payrolls; VW jumps on job cuts

Fri 04 September 2026 07:43

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Friday as investors eyed key US jobs data later in the day and also assessed a massive restructure plan from German car maker Volkswagen.

London pre-open: FTSE to nudge higher ahead of payrolls

Fri 04 September 2026 07:28

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

US close: Wall Street rallies as easing yields, upbeat data lift sentiment

Thu 03 September 2026 23:06

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed sharply higher on Thursday after snapping a three‑day losing streak in the prior session, with easing Treasury yields offering some relief following renewed fighting between the US and Iran.

Europe close: Shares rally on comments from Fed's Waller

Thu 03 September 2026 15:16

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied to close higher on Thursday on the back of comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggesting the US central bank may still keep interest rates on hold this month.

US open: Stocks trade higher as yields move lower

Thu 03 September 2026 14:40

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a positive start on Thursday after major indices snapped a three‑day losing streak in the prior session, with easing Treasury yields offering some relief following renewed fighting between the US and Ira