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Europe close: Stocks gain as oil prices ease but telecoms buck trend

Fri 09 October 2026 15:10

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Friday as oil prices eased off their highs following a pledge from US President Donald Trump not to bomb Iran before American midterm elections on 3 November.

US open: Stocks higher as tech rebounds after OpenAI‑driven AI pullback

Fri 09 October 2026 13:47

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday, with tech leading a modest rebound after the previous session's pullback triggered by a disappointing revenue update from OpenAI.

Europe midday: Shares hold gains as oil falls; SpaceX plans hit telecoms

Fri 09 October 2026 11:08

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Friday as oil prices fell on a pledge from US President Donald Trump to bomb Iran before American midterm elections on November 3.

London midday: FTSE maintains gains as oil prices ease; telecoms buck trend

Fri 09 October 2026 10:57

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Friday as oil prices eased after Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections next month, and as investors shrugged off a disappointing revenue out

Europe open: Shares rally, oil falls on Trump pledge not to hit Iran before midterms

Fri 09 October 2026 08:06

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Friday as oil prices fell on a pledge from US President Donald Trump to bomb Iran before American midterm elections on November 3.

Asia report: Stocks mixed as AI shares fall, oil prices retreat

Fri 09 October 2026 07:55

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were mixed on Friday, with subdued finishes in Tokyo, Singapore and Shanghai and strong gains in Hong Kong and Mumbai.

London open: FTSE rallies as oil prices ease

Fri 09 October 2026 07:40

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as oil prices eased after Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections next month, and as investors shrugged off a disappointing revenue outlook from OpenAI.

London pre-open: Stocks to gain as oil prices ease

Fri 09 October 2026 07:35

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as oil prices eased after Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections next month.

London close: Stocks rally as oil prices ease off highs; telecoms slump

Fri 09 October 2026 07:26

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose on Friday as oil prices eased off their highs after Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections next month, although telecoms were under the cosh.

US close: Falling AI stocks weigh on S&P 500, Nasdaq

Thu 08 October 2026 23:07

(Sharecast News) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated further from their recent highs on Thursday as a surge in oil prices hammered risk appetite in the AI sector, while the Dow eeked higher as defensive stocks rose.