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Europe close: Stocks sink on surging oil prices, ECB rate hike bets
Thu 23 July 2026 16:26
(Sharecast News) - A sharp rise in oil prices and hawkish comments from the European Central Bank sent European stock markets to their lowest levels in two weeks on Thursday, as inflationary concerns reignited.
US open: Stocks slip as traders digest earnings, Middle East‑driven oil jump
Thu 23 July 2026 14:34
(Sharecast News) - Major indices opened lower on Thursday as investors digested another round of earnings, renewed concerns over AI‑related spending and a fresh jump in oil prices following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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.