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Europe close: Stocks gain as ECB stands pat, signals December rate hike

Thu 29 October 2026 15:23

(Sharecast News) - European stocks ended firmly in the black on Thursday after the European Central Bank left rates on hold, as expected, and signalled a 25 basis points hike was likely in December.

US open: Alphabet slump and firm inflation data pull major indices into the red

Thu 29 October 2026 14:46

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Thursday as investors worked through another volatile round of hyperscaler earnings and digested the Federal Reserve's decision to keep its benchmark overnight interest rate unchanged.

Europe midday: Stocks rally ahead of ECB announcement

Thu 29 October 2026 11:12

(Sharecast News) - European stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement form the European Central Bank.

Asia report: Markets diverge amid steady central bank signals, Samsung slips on record profits

Thu 29 October 2026 11:04

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as investors weighed steady policy signals from Hong Kong and Japan against surging South Korean export momentum.

London midday: FTSE maintains gains as Shell rallies

Thu 29 October 2026 10:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday, with Shell pacing the gains after well-received results, as investors continued to mull the Autumn Budget and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement form the European

Europe open: Stocks rise ahead of ECB policy announcement

Thu 29 October 2026 08:11

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement form the European Central Bank.

London open: Shell paces the gains after well-received results; ECB eyed

Thu 29 October 2026 08:11

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, with Shell pacing the gains after well-received results, as investors mulled a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve, ahead of the European Central Bank's latest decision.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of ECB announcement

Thu 29 October 2026 07:38

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors continued to mull the Autumn Budget, along with the Federal Reserve's decision to leave rates unchanged, as expected.

London close: FTSE rises as WPP, Shell gain; ECB stands pat

Thu 29 October 2026 07:14

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Thursday, with WPP and Shell both higher after updates, as investors mulled the European Central Bank's decision to leave rates on hold, as expected, and indications that a hike was coming in December.

US close: Stocks higher as traders digest Fed hold, contrasting tech results

Wed 28 October 2026 21:49

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rates steady.