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London open: FTSE nudges up as Ithaca Energy, BT Group gain

Mon 05 October 2026 07:55

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen higher in early trade Monday as optimism over last week's weaker-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report - which raised expectations the Federal Reserve ​will keep ​rates on hold at its meeting ??

Europe open: Shares, euro lower on France yields, Spanish snap election

Mon 05 October 2026 07:43

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Monday as a weak euro driven by concerns around French bond yields and a snap election in Spain weight on sentiment.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise after NFP report

Mon 05 October 2026 07:27

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors continued to take comfort from the weaker-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report, which raised expectations the Federal Reserve ​will keep ​rates on hold at its me

US close: Stocks rise as jobs slowdown eases rate hike fears

Fri 02 October 2026 23:06

(Sharecast News) - US stocks registered solid gains on Friday after a sharp slowdown in the labour market eased concerns about a near-term interest rate hike, while oil prices fell after the G7 said it would release fuel reserves.

Europe close: Stocks rally as investors cheer softer-than-expected NFP

Fri 02 October 2026 15:05

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rallied on Friday despite rising eurozone inflation and French government bond volatility as the latest US non-farm payrolls report raised expectations the Federal Reserve ​will keep ​rates on hold at its meeting ⁠

London midday: FTSE ticks higher ahead of payrolls

Fri 02 October 2026 11:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Friday, recovering from heavy losses a day earlier, when equities and bond markets sold off amid inflation fears, as investors turned their attention to the latest US non-farm payrolls report

Europe midday: Shares extend gains despite EZ inflation, French bond worries

Fri 02 October 2026 10:47

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Friday despite rising eurozone inflation, French government bond volatility and reports of a US military buildup in the Gulf which kept oil above $101 a barrel ahead of American jobs data later in the day.

US open: Stocks gain as weak jobs data cools rate-hike projections

Fri 02 October 2026 10:29

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose on Friday after a weaker-than-expected payrolls number tempered rate-hike expectations, with bond yields continuing to pull back after their recent highs.

Europe open: Shares up despite French bond fears, oil prices

Fri 02 October 2026 07:58

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Friday despite a weaker session in Asia overnight, French government bond volatility and reports of a US military buildup in the Gulf which kept oil above $101 a barrel ahead of American jobs data later

London open: Stocks steady after Thursday's selloff as investors eye payrolls

Fri 02 October 2026 07:41

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday, steadying after heavy losses a day earlier, when equities and bond markets sold off amid inflation fears, as investors turned their attention to the latest US non-farm payrolls repor