Market reports from ShareCast

London close: FTSE 100 tumbles 1.7% as US-Iran diplomacy falls apart

Wed 08 July 2026 17:15

(Sharecast News) - UK stock markets dropped sharply on Wednesday as oil prices soared to a three-week high after the dismantling of a ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Europe close: Stocks plunge, oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions flare

Wed 08 July 2026 15:08

(Sharecast News) - European shares plunged on Wednesday and oil prices surged after US president Donald Trump declared the fragile truce with Iran "over" following an exchange of missile strikes between the two countries.

US open: Stocks lower as renewed Iran tensions hit sentiment

Wed 08 July 2026 14:35

(Sharecast News) - Major indices opened lower on Wednesday as renewed Middle East tensions and a jump in oil prices weighed on sentiment after Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" at the NATO summit in Turkey.

Europe midday: Stocks plunge, oil surges as Trump declares Iran MoU 'over'

Wed 08 July 2026 11:06

(Sharecast News) - European shares plunged and oil prices surged after US President Donald Trump declared the fragile truce with Iran "over" after both countries exchanged missile strikes.

London midday: FTSE tumbles, oil surges as Trump says Iran ceasefire is over

Wed 08 July 2026 10:42

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had tumbled by midday on Wednesday as oil prices surged after Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over following an exchange of strikes overnight.

Asia report: Most markets fall as US-Iran conflict flares up again

Wed 08 July 2026 09:23

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower on Wednesday after US president Donald Trump told the NATO summit in Turkey that the ceasefire with Iran was "over", as renewed hostilities in the Middle East sent oil prices sharply higher.

Europe open: Shares down, oil up as US-Iran exchange strikes again

Wed 08 July 2026 08:05

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened sharply lower and oil prices rose after the US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, placing fresh strains on their already fragile ceasefire.

London open: FTSE slides, oil gains after US and Iran exchange strikes

Wed 08 July 2026 08:05

(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Wednesday as oil prices shot higher after the US and Iran traded strikes overnight.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as oil rises after US and Iran exchange strikes

Wed 08 July 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as oil prices shot up after the US and Iran traded strikes overnight.

US close: Stocks slip amid geopolitical worries, trade deficit concerns

Tue 07 July 2026 23:40

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Tuesday as investors weighed rising tensions in the Middle East and a fresh jump in oil prices, as well as key trade‑deficit figures.