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US close: Stocks tank as oil prices surge, Treasury yields jump

Thu 23 July 2026 22:04

(Sharecast News) - US stocks tumbled on Thursday as disappointing corporate updates and surging oil prices hammered sentiment, with a sell-off in the tech sector weighing heavily on markets.

Europe close: Stocks sink on surging oil prices, ECB rate hike bets

Thu 23 July 2026 16:26

(Sharecast News) - A sharp rise in oil prices and hawkish comments from the European Central Bank sent European stock markets to their lowest levels in two weeks on Thursday, as inflationary concerns reignited.

London close: Stocks finish lower as Brent tops $100

Thu 23 July 2026 15:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Thursday, while oil prices continued to climb as tensions between the US and Iran escalated and investors digested a fresh batch of corporate updates.

US open: Stocks slip as traders digest earnings, Middle East‑driven oil jump

Thu 23 July 2026 14:34

(Sharecast News) - Major indices opened lower on Thursday as investors digested another round of earnings, renewed concerns over AI‑related spending and a fresh jump in oil prices following escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Europe midday: Bond yields, oil prices weigh on Stoxx 600

Thu 23 July 2026 11:24

(Sharecast News) - Rising bond yields and a surging oil price were weighing on European stock markets on Thursday, as investors await an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank.

London midday: Stocks pare losses to trade flat; oil keeps rising

Thu 23 July 2026 11:03

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Thursday, while oil prices kept rising as tensions between the US and Iran continued to escalate.

Asia report: Markets higher as oil prices rise further

Thu 23 July 2026 09:46

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed higher on Thursday as surging oil prices reflected escalating tensions in the Middle East, while investors assessed corporate earnings and concerns over artificial intelligence spending.

Europe open: Stocks retreat before ECB decision as oil prices jump

Thu 23 July 2026 09:09

(Sharecast News) - European stocks pulled back from a two-week high on Thursday morning as investors chose to take risk off the table amid surging oil prices and bond yields ahead of a European Central Bank policy meeting.

London open: FTSE edges lower, oil gains as US-Iran tensions continue to escalate

Thu 23 July 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday, with oil prices up as tensions between the US and Iran continued to escalate, and as Alphabet and Tesla slumped in after-hours trading following quarterly results.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall, oil up as Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure again

Thu 23 July 2026 07:36

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following an uninspiring session on Wall Street, with oil prices up as tensions between the US and Iran continued to escalate.