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Asia report: Tech stocks lift markets as BoJ hikes rates

Fri 18 September 2026 11:20

(Sharecast News) - Renewed strength in the chip sector lifted stocks in South Korea on Friday, while a weaker yen boosted Tokyo shares after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to their highest level in 31 years.

Europe midday: Stocks weaker across the board, oil falls for third day

Fri 18 September 2026 11:19

(Sharecast News) - European stocks had extended losses by Friday lunchtime, with all major indices across the region posting moderate declines as investors took a breather following a tumultuous week for financial markets worldwide.

London midday: FTSE extends losses; Airtel Africa tumbles

Fri 18 September 2026 11:04

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday following strong gains in the previous session, with BP and Shell under the cosh as oil prices eased, and as investors mulled a rebound in UK retail sales.

Europe open: Markets pull back as energy stocks track oil lower

Fri 18 September 2026 08:28

(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened slightly lower on Friday as investors paused for breath following a busy week for financial markets, which included three major central bank decisions, with weakness in the energy and telecoms sectors providing a

London open: FTSE falls after Thursday's gains; retail sales bounce back

Fri 18 September 2026 07:49

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors mulled a rebound in UK retail sales data.

London pre-open: Stocks to edge down; retail sales bounce back

Fri 18 September 2026 07:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.

US close: Stocks rebound after Fed rate hike as bond yields ease, oil falls

Thu 17 September 2026 23:33

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished with strong gains on Thursday in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years, with markets bolstered by falling bond yields and oil prices.

US close: Stocks rebound after Fed rate hike as bond yields ease, oil falls

Thu 17 September 2026 23:33

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished with strong gains on Thursday in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years, with markets bolstered by falling bond yields and oil prices.

London close: Stocks rally as BoE stands pat on rates

Thu 17 September 2026 15:39

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied on Thursday after the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates as expected, but also signalled that hikes were on the cards.

US open: Major indices climb despite Fed tightening as yields, oil prices retreat

Thu 17 September 2026 13:54

(Sharecast News) - Major indices pushed into the green on Thursday as softer Treasury yields and falling oil prices offset lingering nerves over the Fed's latest rate hike.