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Europe midday: Shares extend gains ahead of Fed rate decision

Wed 17 June 2026 10:39

(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest developments on the US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.

London midday: Markets subdued ahead of FOMC with inflation in spotlight

Wed 17 June 2026 10:27

(Sharecast News) - London stocks flatlined on Wednesday as nerves set in ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve policy meeting, while investors reacted to the latest UK inflation data and newsflow regarding the peace deal in the Middle East.

Asia report: Most markets rise ahead of US-Iran deal, Fed decision

Wed 17 June 2026 09:16

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly higher on Wednesday as investors continued to assess the planned US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Europe open: Markets cautious with eyes on Iran war, Fed rate call

Wed 17 June 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened slightly higher on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest developments on the US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.

London open: Stocks slip as investors await Fed decision

Wed 17 June 2026 08:07

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks headed lower on Wednesday, pulling back from a three-week high, as investors refrained from taking on too much risk ahead of policy meetings at the Federal Reserve and Bank of England.

London pre-open: Stock futures lower ahead of FOMC as UK inflation holds steady

Wed 17 June 2026 07:03

(Sharecast News) - London's blue chip index was expected to open marginally lower on Wednesday after hitting a three-week high the previous session, as oil prices stabilised and risk appetite waned ahead of the some crucial central bank meetings.

US close: Dow notches another record close, chip stocks weigh on Nasdaq

Tue 16 June 2026 23:00

(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones building on its record close.

London close: Stocks hit three-week high as oil price drops

Tue 16 June 2026 16:33

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks hit a three-week high on Tuesday, as a sinking oil price softened the outlook for inflation on a busy week for central bank meetings.

Europe close: Stocks finish higher as oil prices tumble

Tue 16 June 2026 15:50

(Sharecast News) - European shares gave up some earlier gains but still finished higher on Tuesday, following record closes on Wall Street and in Tokyo, as investors took encouragement from cautious optimism around the US-Iran peace deal.

US open: Major indices trade higher as Dow builds on record close

Tue 16 June 2026 13:42

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones building on its record close.