Market reports from ShareCast

London open: Stocks gain as oil prices ease; Hays slides after update

Mon 12 October 2026 07:44

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday despite escalating Middle East tensions, as oil prices eased after US president Donald Trump declared an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine.

Europe open: Shares up on talk of Ukraine - Russia 'ceasefire'

Mon 12 October 2026 07:35

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at the open on Monday despite confusion around a "ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine declared by US President Donald Trump.

London pre-open: Stocks seen up despite escalating MidEast tensions

Mon 12 October 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday despite escalating Middle East tensions.

US close: Wall Street ends higher as tech leads rebound after volatile week

Fri 09 October 2026 21:51

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Friday, with tech leading a rebound as investors tried to shake off a volatile week marked by rising Treasury yields, firmer oil prices and a pullback in the AI trade.

Europe close: Stocks gain as oil prices ease but telecoms buck trend

Fri 09 October 2026 15:10

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Friday as oil prices eased off their highs following a pledge from US President Donald Trump not to bomb Iran before American midterm elections on 3 November.

US open: Stocks higher as tech rebounds after OpenAI‑driven AI pullback

Fri 09 October 2026 13:47

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday, with tech leading a modest rebound after the previous session's pullback triggered by a disappointing revenue update from OpenAI.

Europe midday: Shares hold gains as oil falls; SpaceX plans hit telecoms

Fri 09 October 2026 11:08

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Friday as oil prices fell on a pledge from US President Donald Trump to bomb Iran before American midterm elections on November 3.

London midday: FTSE maintains gains as oil prices ease; telecoms buck trend

Fri 09 October 2026 10:57

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Friday as oil prices eased after Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections next month, and as investors shrugged off a disappointing revenue out

Europe open: Shares rally, oil falls on Trump pledge not to hit Iran before midterms

Fri 09 October 2026 08:06

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Friday as oil prices fell on a pledge from US President Donald Trump to bomb Iran before American midterm elections on November 3.

Asia report: Stocks mixed as AI shares fall, oil prices retreat

Fri 09 October 2026 07:55

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were mixed on Friday, with subdued finishes in Tokyo, Singapore and Shanghai and strong gains in Hong Kong and Mumbai.