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Asia report: Markets rise despite Hormuz closure, ship seizure

Mon 20 April 2026 09:44

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Monday as investors monitored escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with a sharp jump in oil prices underscoring concerns over potential supply disruptions.

London open: FTSE falls, oil rises as US-Iran tensions ramp up again

Mon 20 April 2026 07:58

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday, while oil prices rose as tensions between the US and Iran ramped up again and after the US intercepted an Iranian cargo ship trying to breach its maritime blockade.

Europe open: Shares fall as US-Iran tensions threaten ceasefire

Mon 20 April 2026 07:56

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Monday as investors feared the US-Iran conflict could spark again after shipping was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz while American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as US-Iran tensions ramp up again

Mon 20 April 2026 07:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Monday, while oil prices rose as tensions between the US and Iran ramped up again over the weekend and after the US intercepted an Iranian cargo ship trying to breach its maritime blockade.

US close: Stocks higher as Tehran reopens Hormuz, Middle East tensions cool

Fri 17 April 2026 22:40

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Friday after Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" following a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Lebanon.

Europe close: Markets rise, oil prices plunge on news Hormuz is 'open'

Fri 17 April 2026 16:45

(Sharecast News) - European equities closed sharply higher on Friday as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East lifted investor sentiment, with markets buoyed by a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and prospects for renewed US-Iran negotiations

London close: Stocks jump on opening of Strait of Hormuz as oil prices slide

Fri 17 April 2026 16:19

(Sharecast News) - A plunge in the price of oil pushed UK stocks firmly higher in afternoon trade on Friday, with the FTSE 100 hitting its highest level since early March after Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz was now "completely open" to commercial ships

US open: Stocks surge after Tehran declares Hormuz 'completely open'

Fri 17 April 2026 14:07

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday after Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" following a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Lebanon.

London midday: Stocks dip as utilities take a hit; Israel-Lebanon ceasefire in focus

Fri 17 April 2026 10:55

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were lower by midday on Friday amid caution ahead of a potential resumption of US-Iran peace talks this weekend, and as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon got underway.

Europe midday: Shares climb into green on Middle East peace hopes

Fri 17 April 2026 10:49

(Sharecast News) - European shares made gains by midday on Friday as investors eyed the truce between Israel and Lebanon and a possible second round of peace talks between the US and Iran.