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Europe midday: Stoxx gains on falling bond yields, US-Iran talk hopes
Fri 25 September 2026 11:43
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Friday on reports the US and Iran were in talks on a possible phased re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz while falling bond yields also boosted sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks set to rise as investors mull GfK data
Fri 25 September 2026 07:14
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were expected to open on the front foot on Friday, as investors digested the latest GfK data on consumer confidence while US president Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping met overnight in Washington.
Europe close: Stocks fall amid bond market sell-off, oil rebound
Thu 24 September 2026 16:10
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished a choppy day firmly in the red as a bond market sell-off and an ongoing rebound in oil prices dampened risk appetite, while investors digested three key central bank meetings.
Europe midday: Shares fall as investors assess multiple rate calls
Thu 24 September 2026 11:20
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Thursday as oil prices skipped back above $100 a barrel and bonds were sold off, as Norway's central bank became the latest to hike rates, while Switzerland and Sweden decided to hold.