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London close: FTSE ends down but off lows amid renewed peace hopes

Thu 28 May 2026 14:49

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended down but off lows on Thursday, while oil prices pared gains following a report the US and Iran have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Tehr

US open: Stocks slip amid rising crude prices, heavy macro slate

Thu 28 May 2026 14:48

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Thursday as a rebound in oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment as investors thumbed over a key inflation print.

London midday: Stocks stay down, oil up amid US-Iran strikes

Thu 28 May 2026 10:58

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply lower by midday on Thursday, with oil prices up after the US and Iran exchanged military strikes.

Europe midday: Stocks fall, oil jumps on US-Iran tensions

Thu 28 May 2026 09:33

(Sharecast News) - European stock markets fell on Thursday as a renewed jump in oil prices and heightened tensions between the Washington and Tehran eroded risk appetite, while investors awaited a key inflation reading in the US.

Asia report: Most markets fall on fresh fighting in Hormuz

Thu 28 May 2026 09:19

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets fell on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East escalated after fresh US strikes in Iran raised concerns over regional stability and potential supply disruption near the Strait of Hormuz.

London open: Stocks slide, oil rises as US-Iran exchange military strikes

Thu 28 May 2026 08:02

(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Thursday, while oil prices rose after the US and Iran exchanged military strikes.

London pre-open: Stocks to drop as US and Iran exchange strikes

Thu 28 May 2026 07:32

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Thursday following fresh strikes between the US and Iran.

Europe open: Stocks drop as oil rises on US-Iran hostilities

Thu 28 May 2026 07:05

(Sharecast News) - European stocks fell on Thursday morning while oil prices jumped as a step-up in hostilities between the US and Iran hit market sentiment, with all major equity indices across the continent in the red early on.

US close: Stocks post tentative gains as oil prices drop, PCE report eyed

Thu 28 May 2026 00:14

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished marginally higher on Wednesday after swinging between gains and losses for most of the session, as investors watched developments in the Middle East with bated breath.

London close: Stocks manage gains on fresh hopes for Hormuz

Wed 27 May 2026 16:54

(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished a choppy session higher on Wednesday, with retailers pacing the advance and oil prices falling below $100 a barrel as investors continued to assess developments in the Middle East conflict.