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London pre-open: Stock futures lower ahead of FOMC as UK inflation holds steady
Wed 17 June 2026 07:03
(Sharecast News) - London's blue chip index was expected to open marginally lower on Wednesday after hitting a three-week high the previous session, as oil prices stabilised and risk appetite waned ahead of the some crucial central bank meetings.
Europe close: Stocks finish higher as oil prices tumble
Tue 16 June 2026 15:50
(Sharecast News) - European shares gave up some earlier gains but still finished higher on Tuesday, following record closes on Wall Street and in Tokyo, as investors took encouragement from cautious optimism around the US-Iran peace deal.
Asia report: Markets mixed as BoJ hikes rates to 30-year high
Tue 16 June 2026 09:31
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed the proposed US-Iran peace deal, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a fresh record in the previous session and oil prices extended their decline.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors mull US-Iran deal; BOJ, RBA in focus
Tue 16 June 2026 08:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a smidgen higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest on the peace deal between the US and Iran, with policy announcements from the Bank of Japan and Reserve Bank of Australia also in focus.