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US open: Stocks sink as oil surges, Middle East tensions escalate
Thu 12 March 2026 13:44
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were firmly in the red early on Thursday as oil prices continued to trend upward despite the International Energy Agency's move to release 400m barrels of oil amid supply disruption stemming from the US and Israel's ongoin
Europe midday: Shares down as Iran attacks Gulf shipping; Oil spikes
Thu 12 March 2026 11:42
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were lower on Thursday on the back of inflationary fears as the oil price hit $100 a barrel in early trade as Iran continued to attack commercial shipping and energy infrastructure in the Gulf.
London midday: Stocks off lows as defence sector rallies
Thu 12 March 2026 11:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch weaker but well off earlier lows by midday on Thursday, helped along by a strong showing from the defence sector, as rising oil prices fuelled inflation concerns amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Europe open: Shares fall on inflation fears as oil hits $100 a barrel
Thu 12 March 2026 07:56
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened lower on Thursday on the back of inflationary fears as the oil price hit $100 a barrel in early trade despite a plan to release 400 million barrels of global crude reserves onto the open market to counter the supp
London close: Stocks resume retreat as crude prices surge
Wed 11 March 2026 15:27
(Sharecast News) - It was another day of seesaw trading for equities on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 pulling back after a surge the previous session, as investors continued to react to wild swings in energy markets and assess subsequent inflation risks.
Europe close: Stocks fall as oil prices tick higher
Wed 11 March 2026 15:01
(Sharecast News) - European shares fell on Wednesday as oil prices climbed amid renewed attacks linked to Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening inflation concerns and raising the prospect of further interest rate pressure from the European Central Ban
US open: Stocks mixed as traders weigh CPI data, record IEA oil release
Wed 11 March 2026 14:27
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as traders digested February's in‑line consumer price index reading and the International Energy Agency's decision to order the release of 400m barrels of oil.
Europe midday: Rising oil price sparks rate hike jitters
Wed 11 March 2026 11:01
(Sharecast News) - European shares fell on Wednesday as oil prices crept higher amid renewed attacks from Iran on neighbouring states and shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz, sparking inflationary fears as the European Central Bank warned interest rate