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Europe close: Markets cling to gains on hope for Iran peace
Tue 19 May 2026 15:50
(Sharecast News) - European shares closed slightly higher on Tuesday as investors looked past concerns about rising inflation and energy supply shortages linked to the Iran war, instead focusing on the latest peace efforts between Washington and Tehran.
Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices pull back slightly
Tue 19 May 2026 11:51
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Tuesday as oil prices eased slightly after US president Donald Trump delayed a planned strike on Iran, although Middle East risks continued to weigh on sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains on Trump Iran comments
Tue 19 May 2026 11:17
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Tuesday as investors shrugged off jitters about rising inflation and energy supply shortages caused by the Iran war and pinned their hopes on the latest peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
London midday: FTSE rallies after soft UK jobs data
Tue 19 May 2026 10:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors scaled back rate hike expectations after the latest UK jobs report, and as US president Donald Trump cancelled a planned military attack on Iran.
London open: Stocks rise as investors scale back rate hike expectations after jobs data
Tue 19 May 2026 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors scaled back rate hike expectations after the latest UK jobs report, and as US president Donald Trump cancelled a planned US military attack on Iran.
Europe open: Shares up as investors bet on latest Iran war peace moves
Tue 19 May 2026 07:48
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Tuesday as investors shrugged off jitters about rising inflation and energy supply shortages caused by the Iran war and pinned their hopes on the latest peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
US close: Stocks mixed, but peace deal hopes drive late rally
Mon 18 May 2026 22:52
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mixed on Monday, with elevated bond yields and nervousness about Nvidia's upcoming earnings weighing on risk appetite, though indices pared earlier losses on tentative hopes of a peace deal between Washington and Tehr