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Asia report: Most markets rise despite lingering geopolitical tensions
Tue 21 April 2026 11:29
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Tuesday, with investors balancing lingering optimism over a potential Middle East ceasefire against renewed threats from the US and Iran, while remaining broadly constructive on the near-term outlook.
Europe midday: Shares up despite no progress on US-Iran talks
Tue 21 April 2026 11:07
(Sharecast News) - European share markets extended morning gains while oil prices slipped on Tuesday as traders eyed the looming ceasefire deadline between Iran and the US with no firm evidence a second round of peace talks was in the offing.
London midday: Stocks up but gains muted as ceasefire deadline looms
Tue 21 April 2026 10:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Tuesday but gains were muted as the deadline for the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran loomed, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of ceasefire deadline; AB Foods slumps
Tue 21 April 2026 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen higher in early trade on Tuesday as the deadline for the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran loomed, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: FTSE to edge up after jobs data, as ceasefire deadline looms
Tue 21 April 2026 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday as the deadline for the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran looms, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks retreat as US-Iran tensions rise
Mon 20 April 2026 16:28
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks pulled back from a six-week high on Monday as oil prices rose, with investor sentiment dampened by rising tensions between the US and Iran ahead of the expiration of their ceasefire deal on Wednesday.