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US open: Stocks slip as crude jumps, geopolitical tensions intensify
Tue 08 September 2026 13:51
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday as a shortened trading week began with investors focused on rising geopolitical and trade tensions, while a renewed surge in oil prices added to inflation worries.
Asia report: Markets lower as Brent tops $99, stronger yen hits Tokyo stocks
Tue 08 September 2026 10:28
(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets finished mostly lower on Tuesday, with Japanese equities falling sharply on the back of a stronger yen, while rising oil prices dampened sentiment across the board.
London close: FTSE nudges lower, Brent crude retreats from six-week high
Tue 08 September 2026 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just a touch lower on Tuesday, with strength in the mining sector helping to offset worries about rising oil prices, after Brent crude came close to hitting $100 a barrel.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors await next catalyst
Tue 08 September 2026 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as oil prices remained higher, and as investors eyed the next catalyst in the form of the US inflation reading due at the end of the week.
Europe close: Stocks finish flat on quiet day, DAX hit by political uncertainty
Mon 07 September 2026 16:10
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished in mixed fashion on Monday, with indices across the continent range-bound in the absence of US trading, though shares in Frankfurt were dampened by political uncertainty.