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US close: Stocks finish higher as cooling inflation offsets Iran tensions

Wed 15 July 2026 22:27

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Wednesday despite rising oil prices amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.

Europe close: Stocks mixed as oil prices slip back

Wed 15 July 2026 16:17

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed at the close on Wednesday as the US launched a fourth consecutive day of strikes against Iran and president Donald Trump threatened to escalate the campaign if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal.

London close: FTSE dips as miners fall; housebuilders rally on Barratt results

Wed 15 July 2026 16:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just a touch weaker on Wednesday and off earlier lows, after Donald Trump threatened to expand US strikes on Iran and target the country's infrastructure.

US open: Stocks higher as traders weigh Iran tensions, PPI data

Wed 15 July 2026 14:35

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday, though gains were limited as US-Iran tensions remained elevated.

Europe midday: Shares in red as Iran tensions rise on trump comments

Wed 15 July 2026 11:34

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Wednesday as the US launched the fourth consecutive day of strikes against Iran and President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the country into submission if it did not strike a peace deal.

London midday: Stocks stay down as Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure

Wed 15 July 2026 11:01

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Wednesday after Donald Trump threatened to expand US strikes on Iran and target the country's infrastructure.

Asia report: Tech stocks jump on mixed day amid data tsunami

Wed 15 July 2026 09:50

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Wednesday as SK Hynix led a broad rally in regional technology shares, tracking a rebound in US semiconductor names after a sharp sell-off earlier in the week.

Europe open: Shares down as Trump threatens Iranian civilian infrastructure

Wed 15 July 2026 07:59

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower at the open on Wednesday as the US launched the fourth consecutive day of strikes against Iran and President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the country into submission if it did not strike a peace deal.

London open: FTSE falls as Trump threatens harder strikes on Iran

Wed 15 July 2026 07:54

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday after Donald Trump threatened to expand US strikes on Iran, targeting its infrastructure.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as Trump threatens to expand strikes on Iran

Wed 15 July 2026 07:35

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as Donald Trump threatened to expand US strikes on Iran.