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US open: Stocks higher as inflation cools in July

Wed 12 August 2026 14:29

(Sharecast News) - Major indices opened higher on Wednesday as traders digested July's all-important inflation report.

Europe close: Shares fall as US inflation eases but rate hike risks linger

Wed 12 August 2026 14:21

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Wednesday as traders assessed an easing in US inflation and an attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels that killed six people.

London midday: FTSE nudges up as investors eye US inflation print

Wed 12 August 2026 10:50

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Wednesday, helped along by solid performances from housebuilders and miners, but gains were muted after fresh attacks on shipping in the Middle East and ahead of a key US inflation reading.

Europe midday: Shares higher ahead of US inflation data

Wed 12 August 2026 10:27

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Wednesday as traders assessed an attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels that killed six people and awaited key inflation data from the US.

London open: Stocks steady, oil up as investors eye US inflation print

Wed 12 August 2026 07:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday, while oil was near $90 a barrel after fresh attacks on shipping in the Middle East, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading.

Europe open: Shares mixed on Houthi Red Sea attack, upcoming US data

Wed 12 August 2026 07:50

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Wednesday as traders assessed an attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels that killed six people and awaited key inflation data from the US.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall ahead of US inflation reading

Wed 12 August 2026 07:22

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday amid conflicting messages about a potential US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and as investors eyed a key US inflation reading.

London close: FTSE nudges down; benign US inflation report in focus

Wed 12 August 2026 07:09

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just in the red on Wednesday, unmoved by a benign inflation report that increased the chances of the Federal Reserve leaving rates on hold next month.

US close: Stocks fall amid mixed Hormuz signals, rising crude prices

Tue 11 August 2026 21:50

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Tuesday as investors weighed signs of progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz against lingering doubts over whether Washington and Tehran can reach a broader settlement.

US open: Stocks mixed amid lingering geopolitical concerns over Hormuz

Tue 11 August 2026 14:56

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday as investors weighed signs of progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz against lingering doubts over whether Washington and Tehran can reach a broader settlement.