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US close: Stocks rise on peace deal hopes, Dow hits another record

Fri 22 May 2026 23:04

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose on Friday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a record high for the second straight session despite some disappointing economic data, with investors heading into the long weekend in an optimistic mood.

US open: Stocks rise on renewed hopes for Iran peace deal

Fri 22 May 2026 15:33

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street opened higher on Friday as investors took encouragement from renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran, even as oil prices rose and a weak consumer sentiment report underlined the inflationary toll of the conflic

London close: FTSE ends up amid peace hopes; borrowing, retail sales data in focus

Fri 22 May 2026 14:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Friday amid renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales and higher-than-expected borrowing figures.

Europe midday: Stoxx up on German data, Iran peace hopes

Fri 22 May 2026 11:56

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher as traders assessed economic data from Germany and the latest developments in the US-Iran war.

London midday: FTSE stays up amid US-Iran peace hopes; UK data in focus

Fri 22 May 2026 11:55

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday amid renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales and higher-than-expected borrowing figures.

Europe close: Stocks higher on fresh hopes for US-Iran deal

Fri 22 May 2026 10:59

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed higher on Friday as investors assessed German economic data and the latest developments in the US-Iran war, while oil prices also edged up.

Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices rise again

Fri 22 May 2026 10:58

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded higher on Friday as investors assessed diplomacy around a potential US-Iran peace deal, while gains on Wall Street also supported sentiment after the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to a record close overni

Europe open: Shares up as traders assess German data; Puig slumps

Fri 22 May 2026 08:29

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher as traders assessed economic data from Germany and the latest developments in the US-Iran war.

London open: FTSE gains amid US-Iran peace hopes; retail sales, borrowing in focus

Fri 22 May 2026 08:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday amid renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales and higher-than-expected borrowing figures.

London pre-open: FTSE seen up amid US-Iran peace hopes; UK retail sales, borrowing in focus

Fri 22 May 2026 07:42

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday amid renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran.