Market reports from ShareCast

London open: Stocks rise despite conflicting Middle East messages

Tue 02 June 2026 08:14

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following losses in the previous session, as investors mulled conflicting messages on the status of US-Iran peace talks.

Europe open: Shares jump despite confusion over Iran, Lebanon

Tue 02 June 2026 07:59

(Sharecast News) - European shares made a strong start on Tuesday despite continuing uncertainty about the US-Iran ceasefire, Israel's attacks on Lebanon and a heavy Russian bombardment on Ukraine overnight.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise amid conflicting Middle East messages

Tue 02 June 2026 07:35

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled conflicting messages on the status of US-Iran peace talks.

US close: Indices hit new records, as tech rally offsets Middle East uncertainty

Mon 01 June 2026 22:58

(Sharecast News) - The ongoing AI trade pushed Wall Street's stock markets to new record highs on Monday, though gains were modest as oil prices rose amid heightened uncertainty regarding US-Iran relations.

London close: Stocks sink, oil jumps as Iran suspends peace deal talks

Mon 01 June 2026 16:27

(Sharecast News) - A breakdown in talks between the US and Iran poured cold water on stocks on Monday afternoon, with blue chips in London sinking firmly into the red by the close of play as oil prices surged.

Europe close: Stocks fall after fresh Middle East escalations

Mon 01 June 2026 15:15

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Monday after the US struck targets in Iran over the weekend and Kuwait came under attack, raising concerns over a fresh escalation in the Middle East.

US open: Stocks lower as traders assess Middle East flare up

Mon 01 June 2026 13:56

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Monday amid a flare up in the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.

Europe midday: Iran, US strikes, Israel invasion of Lebanon hits sentiment

Mon 01 June 2026 11:38

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed and oil prices higher after the US struck targets in Iran over the weekend, while Kuwait came under attack on Monday morning.

Asia report: Markets mixed on Hormuz concerns, wave of data

Mon 01 June 2026 10:56

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday, with South Korea's Kospi hitting a fresh record high, as investors monitored lingering uncertainty around US-Iran negotiations after president Donald Trump said he was in "no hurry" to reach a

London midday: FTSE nudges lower as peace deal remains elusive; easyJet surges

Mon 01 June 2026 10:37

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch lower by midday on Monday after the US and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, and as data showed that UK house prices fell in May for the first time this year.