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Europe open: Stocks rise as oil prices ease; Fed decision in focus

Thu 17 September 2026 07:44

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as oil prices eased back and as investors mulled a hawkish rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

London open: FTSE gains as investors eye BoE announcement

Thu 17 September 2026 07:43

(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England and mulled the Fed's decision to hikes rates by 25 basis points, as expected.

London pre-open: Stocks to gain ahead of BoE announcement

Thu 17 September 2026 07:32

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England and mulled the Federal Reserve's decision to hikes rates by 25 basis points, as expected.

Asia report: Markets mixed as oil retreats from four‑month high

Thu 17 September 2026 07:08

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were mixed on Thursday as oil prices continued to pull back from a four-month high.

US close: Stocks lower as Fed delivers first rate hike in three years, Warsh flags stubborn inflation

Wed 16 September 2026 22:47

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced its first interest rate hike in three years.

US open: Stocks mixed as traders brace for key Fed rate decision

Wed 16 September 2026 14:10

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as traders awaited a key Federal Reserve rate decision that could mark the start of a fresh tightening phase over the coming months.

Europe close: Stocks rise as eyes turn to Fed decision

Wed 16 September 2026 13:18

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rebounded from a three-month low on Wednesday, though gains were limited as investors braced for a crucial Federal Reserve policy decision, with the central bank almost certain to hike interest rates to curb rising infla

Europe midday: Stoxx up as investors eye Fed rate decision

Wed 16 September 2026 11:01

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Wednesday with attention firmly focused on a rate decision from the US Federal Reserve later in the day.

London midday: Stocks turn higher as housebuilders rally; Fed eyed

Wed 16 September 2026 10:54

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the housebuilding sector after well-received results from Barratt, as investors digested UK inflation figures and looked ahead to an expected rate hike

Asia report: Stocks rise ahead of Fed meeting as oil prices retreat

Wed 16 September 2026 09:28

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets advanced on Wednesday as oil prices pulled back from a four-month high, while chip and AI-related shares rebounded after a brutal sell-off.