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Asis report: Stocks mixed as oil rises, China inflation accelerates

Wed 09 September 2026 11:11

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors worried about future interest rate decisions as Brent crude topped the $100 mark, with price fears compounded by the latest inflation data out from China.

London midday: Stocks slump as Brent crude tops $100 a barrel

Wed 09 September 2026 10:50

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday amid worries about inflation and interest rates, as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 24 July amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

Europe midday: Shares slump as oil hits $100 amid US-Iran military escalation

Wed 09 September 2026 10:26

(Sharecast News) - European shares slumped on Wednesday as oil hit $100 a barrel after the US sank five Iranian tankers and Tehran responded with missile strikes on American bases in Jordan.

London open: FTSE falls as Brent crude closes in on $100 a barrel

Wed 09 September 2026 08:18

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as Brent crude closed in on $100 a barrel amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

Europe open: Shares fall as oil nears $100 on US-Iran escalation

Wed 09 September 2026 07:57

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell sharply on Wednesday as oil neared $100 a barrel after the US sank Iranian tankers and Tehran responded with missile strikes on American bases in Jordan.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as Brent crude nears $100 a barrel

Wed 09 September 2026 07:31

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as Brent crude came within touching distance of $100 a barrel.

US close: Stocks retreat as crude climbs, trade frictions intensify

Tue 08 September 2026 23:27

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Tuesday as a shortened trading week began with investors focused on rising geopolitical and trade tensions, while a renewed surge in oil prices added to inflation worries.

Europe close: Stocks flat as rising oil prices hit sentiment

Tue 08 September 2026 14:38

(Sharecast News) - European stocks were mostly lower on Tuesday as higher oil prices raised the probability of central banks hiking interest rates to contain inflationary pressures.

US open: Stocks slip as crude jumps, geopolitical tensions intensify

Tue 08 September 2026 13:51

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red at the opening bell on Tuesday as a shortened trading week began with investors focused on rising geopolitical and trade tensions, while a renewed surge in oil prices added to inflation worries.

London midday: Stocks flat as Brent nears $100 a barrel

Tue 08 September 2026 11:08

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Tuesday as Brent crude headed towards $100 a barrel.