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US open: Stocks rebound as investors look past renewed Middle East tensions

Mon 20 July 2026 13:38

(Sharecast News) - Major indices pushed higher early on Monday despite another round of US-Iran military exchanges over the weekend.

Europe midday: Shares mixed as US-Iran exchanges weigh

Mon 20 July 2026 11:19

(Sharecast News) - European shares were broadly lower on Monday as US forces launched their ninth straight day of strikes against Iranian targets, sending oil to its highest level since June and increasing investor jitters over potential rate hikes.

Asia report: Markets mixed as US strikes Iran again

Mon 20 July 2026 11:00

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday as oil prices fluctuated and US Treasury yields climbed following the latest military exchanges between the US and Iran.

London midday: FTSE stays down, oil eases as Iran signals openness to talks

Mon 20 July 2026 10:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Monday but oil prices eased back after Iran suggested it was open to diplomatic talks with the US, as Andy Burnham prepared to deliver his first speech as Prime Minister.

London open: FTSE falls, oil prices rise amid escalating US-Iran tensions

Mon 20 July 2026 08:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as oil prices shot up amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with Andy Burnham set to become Prime Minister.

Europe open: Crude spikes, Stoxx down as US-Iran spat drags on

Mon 20 July 2026 07:53

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower as US forces launched their ninth straight day of strikes against Iranian targets, sending oil to its highest level since June and increasing investor jitters over potential rate hikes.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as US-Iran tensions escalate; Burnham to become PM

Mon 20 July 2026 07:31

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as Andy Burnham was set to become Prime Minister and as oil prices rose amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

London close: FTSE 100 rises for second day as defensives shine

Fri 17 July 2026 17:06

(Sharecast News) - London's blue chips rose for the second day on Friday, settling above the 10,600 mark for the first time in eight sessions, though gains were modest as sell-offs across global equity markets dampened sentiment.

Europe close: Markets close lower as tech rout continues

Fri 17 July 2026 17:05

(Sharecast News) - European stocks closed mostly lower on Friday as a sharp technology sell-off across Asian markets and rising oil prices fuelled risk-off sentiment.

US open: Stocks slip as US-Iran tensions, global chip rout hit sentiment

Fri 17 July 2026 14:37

(Sharecast News) - Major indices traded lower early on Friday after the US carried out a sixth straight night of strikes on Iran, while a sell‑off in semiconductor names weighed the tech-heavy Nasdaq.