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London open: Stocks fall as investors eye BoE; oil prices drop on US-Iran MOU

Thu 18 June 2026 08:10

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses in the US, where bond yields jumped after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged as expected but delivered a hawkish outlook.

Europe open: Shares down on hawkish Fed talk; Oil falls after Iran memo

Thu 18 June 2026 07:57

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Thursday as hawkish sentiment from the US Federal Reserve offset optimism over the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and Washington.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall after hawkish Fed, ahead of BoE

Thu 18 June 2026 07:45

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, where stocks slid and bond yields surged after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged but delivered a hawkish outlook.

US close: Stocks drop after hawkish Fed outlook, bond yields jump

Wed 17 June 2026 23:40

(Sharecast News) - US stocks fell sharply and bond yields jumped on Wednesday as investors digested a hawkish outlook from the Federal Reserve, despite the central bank holding interest rates unchanged as expected.

Europe close: Stocks pare gains as oil prices return to growth

Wed 17 June 2026 17:25

(Sharecast News) - European shares had given up some of their earlier gains by the close on Wednesday as oil prices resumed their rise, while investors monitored the latest developments around the US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve

London close: FTSE nudges up as housebuilders, banks rally; Fed, BoE eyed

Wed 17 June 2026 14:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just a smidgen higher on Wednesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve policy announcement and as the latest UK inflation reading eased pressure on the Bank of England to hike

US open: Stocks slightly higher ahead of FOMC decision

Wed 17 June 2026 14:05

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were slightly higher at the open on Wednesday as market participants awaited the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision, while SpaceX looked set to extend its strong post‑IPO rally.

Europe midday: Shares extend gains ahead of Fed rate decision

Wed 17 June 2026 10:39

(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest developments on the US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.

London midday: Markets subdued ahead of FOMC with inflation in spotlight

Wed 17 June 2026 10:27

(Sharecast News) - London stocks flatlined on Wednesday as nerves set in ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve policy meeting, while investors reacted to the latest UK inflation data and newsflow regarding the peace deal in the Middle East.

Asia report: Most markets rise ahead of US-Iran deal, Fed decision

Wed 17 June 2026 09:16

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly higher on Wednesday as investors continued to assess the planned US-Iran peace deal and looked ahead to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.