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US close: Stocks mixed as inflation picks up, trade deficit widens

Wed 30 September 2026 22:04

(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday as traders digested a heavy slate of economic data, led by a firmer August PCE inflation print and further signs of cooling activity across housing, trade and inventories.

Europe close: Stocks fall as inflation accelerates, oil prices rise

Wed 30 September 2026 15:41

(Sharecast News) - European stocks were in the red on Wednesday as inflation accelerated strongly across the region's three largest economies, while oil prices rebounded due to ongoing supply concerns in the Middle East.

US open: Stocks edge higher as traders digest firmer PCE inflation

Wed 30 September 2026 14:53

(Sharecast News) - US stocks opened slightly higher on Wednesday as traders digested a heavy slate of economic data, led by a firmer August PCE inflation print and further signs of cooling activity across housing, trade and inventories.

London close: FTSE ends on back foot as oil prices head north

Wed 30 September 2026 14:17

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Wednesday, giving up earlier gains, as oil prices once again pushed higher despite better-than-expected inflation data in the US.

Europe midday: Shares give up gains as investors eye bond yields

Wed 30 September 2026 11:01

(Sharecast News) - European equities turned mixed by midday on Wednesday, as rising bond yields and the continued military stalemate in the Middle East between Iran and the US weighed on sentiment.

London midday: FTSE off highs as oil creeps up, US PCE eyed

Wed 30 September 2026 10:55

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were well off earlier highs by midday on Wednesday as oil prices crept up again and as investors eyed a key US inflation reading, but the overall tone remained positive after data showed the UK economy grew faster than exp

Asia report: Stocks mixed but tech rally boosts Tokyo shares

Wed 30 September 2026 09:46

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were mixed on Wednesday with Chinese indices subdued ahead of a national holiday, though shares in Japan jumped due to big gains in the tech sector.

London open: FTSE gains as oil prices fall, GDP revised up

Wed 30 September 2026 09:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, while oil prices fell and investors eyed a key US inflation reading.

Europe open: Stoxx jumps again as equities shrug off bond yield rises

Wed 30 September 2026 08:10

(Sharecast News) - European equities continued their run of recent gains at the open on Wednesday, shrugging off rising bond yields and the continued military stalemate in the Middle East between Iran and the US.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise as Q2 GDP revised upwards

Wed 30 September 2026 07:36

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled data showing the UK economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, ahead of a key US inflation reading.