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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.

US close: Stocks lower as Iran tensions, Q2 earnings remain in focus

Wed 22 July 2026 22:32

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed mostly lower on Wednesday as investors digested another batch of corporate earnings, while geopolitical tensions continued to simmer in the background.

Europe close: Stocks rise as oil prices move higher

Wed 22 July 2026 15:07

(Sharecast News) - European markets closed in the green on Wednesday, led by energy shares as escalating military exchanges between the US and Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher.

US open: Stocks mixed as traders eye earnings, monitor Iran tensions

Wed 22 July 2026 14:18

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as investors braced for another round of corporate earnings, while geopolitical tensions continued to simmer in the background.

London midday: Stocks rally as investors snap up miners and oil majors

Wed 22 July 2026 11:21

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had jumped by midday on Wednesday, mirroring European markets, as investors digested better-than-expected inflation data and targeted mining and oil shares.

Europe midday: Energy shares lift Stoxx as crude touches $95

Wed 22 July 2026 10:47

(Sharecast News) - Energy shares pushed European markets higher as oil touched $95 a barrel on Wednesday as military exchanges between the US and Iran intensified over the disputed Strait of Hormuz.