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London close: Stocks slump, oil climbs amid erratic peace talks
Thu 26 March 2026 16:09
(Sharecast News) - Global equity markets experienced another day of volatility on Thursday, with stocks across Europe and the US dropping sharply and oil prices climbing in response to ongoing erratic peace talks in the Middle East.
Europe close: Stocks lower as investors weigh likelihood of Iran peace talks
Thu 26 March 2026 15:15
(Sharecast News) - European equity markets closed sharply lower on Thursday as escalating uncertainty around ceasefire talks in the Iran war weighed on sentiment, while a surge in oil prices added to inflation concerns.
Europe midday: Shares slide as Trump tells Iran to 'get serious' about talks
Thu 26 March 2026 10:50
(Sharecast News) - European shares were sharply lower on Thursday over uncertainty around Iran war ceasefire talks, with US President Donald Trump warning Tehran to "get serious soon" about negotiations or "it won't be pretty", sending oil prices higher.