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Europe midday: Rally ends as Israel threatens Lebanon despite 'ceasefire'
Thu 04 June 2026 11:32
(Sharecast News) - The morning rally on European stockmarkets fizzled out by midday on Thursday as Israel undermined a 'ceasefire' agreement with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia within hours of signing it.
Asia report: Regional markets fall as oil prices pull back further
Thu 04 June 2026 09:50
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets fell on Thursday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street, as renewed tensions between Iran and the US kept investors on edge and fuelled concerns that elevated energy costs could keep inflation sticky.
London pre-open: Stocks to drop, oil falls on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Thu 04 June 2026 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors continued to mull developments in the Middle East conflict, with oil prices lower following reports that Israel and Lebanon
US close: Dow sheds 620 points Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment
Wed 03 June 2026 22:03
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Wednesday, snapping a nine-day winning streak as rising oil prices and Treasury yields weighed on sentiment amid renewed concerns around the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.
London close: Mining stocks pull Footsie lower as risk appetite fades
Wed 03 June 2026 15:53
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 fell on Wednesday for the fourth time in five days as renewed conflict between US and Iran hit sentiment, along with a threat by Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs on around 60 countries.