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Asia report: Markets fall as Iran rules out direct US talks

Thu 26 March 2026 09:32

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets fell on Thursday as geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment after Iran ruled out direct talks with the United States, despite reviewing a proposal to end the war.

London open: FTSE falls as oil prices rise amid mixed messages on Middle East

Thu 26 March 2026 08:17

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as oil prices ticked up amid conflicting messages about the status of the war in the Middle East.

Europe open: Shares fall as hopes of Iran peace talks wane

Thu 26 March 2026 08:17

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Thursday as uncertainty over the status of an Iran war ceasefire proposal dampened sentiment.

Currys CEO Alex Baldock to step down

Thu 26 March 2026 07:11

(Sharecast News) - Currys CEO Alex Baldock is stepping down after eight years in the job to take a new external position, the company said on Thursday.

London close: Stocks rise for second day on Iran ceasefire hopes

Wed 25 March 2026 16:35

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks advanced again on Wednesday after hitting its lowest levels of the year earlier in the week, as investors hunted for bargains amid rising hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Europe close: Stocks rise on fresh hopes of Iran ceasefire

Wed 25 March 2026 15:04

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets rallied on Wednesday as investors responded positively to signs of a potential de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict, after US president Donald Trump proposed a 15-point "peace plan", despite it being dismissed b

US open: Stocks higher following Washington's peace proposal, despite Tehran's pushback

Wed 25 March 2026 13:44

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday following news that the US has reportedly sent a 15-point plan to Iran as it looks to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.

Europe midday: Shares spark on Iran ceasefire hopes, but caution persists

Wed 25 March 2026 11:27

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump tried to extricate himself from his war of choice with Iran by offering a 15-point "peace plan" that has so far been ridiculed by Tehran.

London midday: FTSE extends gains amid Middle East peace hopes

Wed 25 March 2026 10:58

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday amid hopes of a potential resolution to the war in the Middle East, and as investors digested the latest UK inflation reading.

Asia report: Markets rise as oil prices fall back

Wed 25 March 2026 09:52

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific equity markets advanced on Wednesday after comments from US president Donald Trump pointing to potential negotiations with Iran boosted investor sentiment, even as Tehran denied any direct talks.