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London close: Stocks surge, oil drops as peace deal hopes boost sentiment
Fri 12 June 2026 16:20
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 finished higher on Friday for the third straight day as hopes about an imminent peace deal between the US and Iran boosted market sentiment, with stocks in the heavyweight banking and mining sectors providing a big lift.
Europe close: Equities rally, oil prices slide on Middle East deal hopes
Fri 12 June 2026 15:03
(Sharecast News) - European share markets rallied on Friday and oil prices fell after US president Donald Trump paused threatened airstrikes against Iran and again claimed that an agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz was close.
London midday: FTSE extends gains, oil falls further amid Mideast peace hopes
Fri 12 June 2026 11:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as oil prices fell further after Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was close to being agreed, and as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and eyed the hotly-anticipated SpaceX IPO
Europe midday: Shares hold gains on Trump peace deal claims
Fri 12 June 2026 11:13
(Sharecast News) - European sharemarkets rallied and oil prices fell on Friday after US President Donald Trump paused threatened air strikes against Iran and once again claimed a deal on ending his war of choice with Tehran was close.
London open: Stocks rally, oil drops as Trump says peace deal is close
Fri 12 June 2026 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Friday as oil prices fell after Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was close to being agreed, and as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and eyed the hotly-anticipated SpaceX IPO.
Europe open: Shares rally, oil falls as Trump again claims peace deal is near
Fri 12 June 2026 07:50
(Sharecast News) - European sharemarkets rallied and oil prices fell on Friday after US President Donald Trump paused threatened air strikes against Iran and once again claimed a deal on ending his war of choice with Tehran was close.
London pre-open: Stocks to jump, oil falls as Trump claims peace deal is close
Fri 12 June 2026 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street, after Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was close to being agreed, and as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.