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US open: Stocks lower as crude jumps, long‑dated yields rebound

Thu 20 August 2026 14:09

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Thursday as both oil prices and bond yields pushed higher amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran.

London midday: Stocks stay down; JD Sports tumbles on guidance downgrade

Thu 20 August 2026 11:14

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday as market participants continued to mull the US Treasury's buyback plan, with JD Sports under the cosh after a guidance downgrade.

Europe midday: Shares down, oil up as bond buying rally stalls

Thu 20 August 2026 10:58

(Sharecast News) - European shares were broadly lower on Thursday as a rise in oil and German producer prices overshadowed the overnight rally in US and Asian markets driven by the US Treasury's decision to double its debt purchase programme to stop risin

London open: Stocks dip as investors assess US Treasury buyback

Thu 20 August 2026 08:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Thursday as market participants continued to mull the US Treasury's buyback plan.

Europe open: German producer price rise offsets US bond buying rally

Thu 20 August 2026 08:03

(Sharecast News) - European shares were broadly lower at the open on Thursday as a rise in German producer prices overshadowed the overnight rally in US and Asian markets driven by the US Treasury's decision to double its debt purchase programme to stop r

London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as Trump ramps up rhetoric against Iran

Thu 20 August 2026 07:30

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday as Donald Trump ramped up his rhetoric against Iran.

Asia report: Stocks rebound after heavy losses, led by South Korean tech

Thu 20 August 2026 07:30

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were showing green across the board on Thursday, with investors bargain-hunting after some recent heavy losses as bond yields eased.

US close: Stocks higher as Treasury buyback plan pulls long‑term yields lower

Wed 19 August 2026 23:41

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Wednesday as long‑dated Treasury yields retreated after the US Treasury said it would significantly expand buybacks of longer‑term government debt.

Europe close: Shares close lower as US Treasury doubles debt buyback

Wed 19 August 2026 15:19

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets closed lower on Wednesday as rising bond yields and oil prices remained in focus as the US Treasury said it was doubling its debt buyback to calm investors.

US open: Stocks mixed as Treasury buyback plan pulls yields lower

Wed 19 August 2026 14:24

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as long‑dated Treasury yields retreated after the US Treasury said it would significantly expand buybacks of longer‑term government debt.