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Europe close: Stocks gain as investors eye central bank meetings, oil retreats

Mon 26 October 2026 16:24

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose solidly across the board on Monday as oil prices retreated and investors positioned for some key central-bank decisions and mega‑cap tech earnings.

London close: Banking, defence stocks provide as investors await Budget

Mon 26 October 2026 16:24

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks performed strongly on Monday, helped by a rebound in the banking and defence sectors, as investors positioned ahead of Wednesday's all-important Autumn Budget.

US open: Stocks higher as energy pressure eases, Fed decision looms

Mon 26 October 2026 14:10

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Monday as market participants awaited a raft of central bank decisions later in the week.

Europe midday: European markets steady ahead of mega‑cap tech results, key rate calls

Mon 26 October 2026 12:00

(Sharecast News) - European equities were mostly higher at lunch time on Monday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a heavy week for mega‑cap tech earnings and key central‑bank decisions.

London midday: Oil price weakness keeps FTSE 100 in the black

Mon 26 October 2026 09:03

(Sharecast News) - London shares remained on the front foot at midday on Monday, despite weak trading in Asia, as investors digested a fall in oil prices and looked ahead to this week's Budget.

London open: FTSE 100 pushes higher as oil prices fall back

Mon 26 October 2026 09:02

(Sharecast News) - The London market opened on the front foot on Monday ahead of a critical week for economic and corporate news, supported by a fall in the oil price.

London pre-open: Stocks set to rise as oil prices retreat

Mon 26 October 2026 07:54

(Sharecast News) - The London market was poised to open higher on Monday, after oil prices came off recent highs as traders remained focused on the ongoing volatility in the Middle East.

Europe open: Stocks mixed as tech jitters persist, central‑bank decisions loom

Mon 26 October 2026 07:30

(Sharecast News) - European equities opened mixed on Monday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a heavy week for mega‑cap tech earnings and key central‑bank decisions.

Asia report: Asia mixed as chip stocks slide on fresh AI spending doubts

Mon 26 October 2026 07:00

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Monday as renewed doubts over the durability of AI‑related spending pressured semiconductor stocks, with investors also preparing for a packed week of earnings and major central‑b

US close: Stocks sharply lower as AI jitters deepen, oil prices surge

Fri 23 October 2026 23:31

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed sharply lower on Friday amid ongoing concerns that the artificial intelligence trade may be wavering and rising oil prices.