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US close: Rising oil prices, bond yields push stocks lower

Mon 17 August 2026 22:51

(Sharecast News) - US stocks declined on Monday despite gains in the AI and chip sectors, as oil prices and bond yields rose on the back of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.

Europe close: Stoxx down as China data points to slowdown

Mon 17 August 2026 15:03

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Monday as weak data out of China and Japan hit sentiment.

US open: Stocks mixed amid AI gains, geopolitical jitters

Mon 17 August 2026 13:57

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading began on mixed note on Monday as renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence was balanced against rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Europe midday: Stoxx edges ahead as miners in favour

Mon 17 August 2026 11:22

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed to flat on Monday as investors eyed weak data out of China and Japan.

London midday: FTSE touch higher as miners gain

Mon 17 August 2026 11:20

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch firmer by midday on Monday, underpinned by strength in the mining sector, as investors mulled the latest house price figures from Rightmove.

Asia report: Stocks mostly higher amid economic data barrage

Mon 17 August 2026 10:02

(Sharecast News) - Asian stocks finished firmly higher on Monday with strong gains in the tech sector lifting markets, as investors digested mixed economic data in Japan and awaited key indicators from China.

Europe open: Shares mixed as traders eye Asia data

Mon 17 August 2026 08:01

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened mixed to flat on Monday as investors eyed weak data out of China and Japan.

London open: Miners pace the gains as metals prices rise

Mon 17 August 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the gains, as investors mulled the latest house price figures from Rightmove.

London open: Miners pace the gains as metals prices rise

Mon 17 August 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the gains, as investors mulled the latest house price figures from Rightmove.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise; Rightmove house prices in focus

Mon 17 August 2026 07:38

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following a mostly positive Asian session, as investors mulled the latest house price data from Rightmove.