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London close: Stocks rise despite oil price rally as banks gain

Tue 17 March 2026 16:17

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 pushed higher for the second day on Tuesday, along with European and US markets, despite another rise in oil prices, with gains in the heavyweight banking sector providing a lift.

US open: Stocks higher as oil climbs, geopolitical tensions remain in focus

Tue 17 March 2026 14:27

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Tuesday, even as oil prices resumed their upward march.

Europe midday: Markets rally despite oil hitting $100

Tue 17 March 2026 11:58

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Tuesday as volatile oil prices jumped above $100 again after Iran hit oil and gas facilities for the first time since the US and Israel started their war on Tehran.

London midday: FTSE extends gains amid higher oil prices; BT Group jumps

Tue 17 March 2026 10:54

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday amid rising oil prices, as investors continued to assess developments in the Middle East.

Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices move higher again

Tue 17 March 2026 10:54

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Tuesday, with investors balancing gains in technology and automotive stocks against persistent geopolitical uncertainty as the war involving Iran continued to drive volatility in energy markets.

Europe open: Shares mixed as oil goes past $100 again on Iran attacks

Tue 17 March 2026 08:15

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Tuesday as volatile oil prices jumped above $100 again as Iran hit oil and gas facilities for the first time since the US and Israel started their war on Tehran.

London open: Stocks nudge up amid rising oil prices; Trustpilot surges on results

Tue 17 March 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen higher in early trade on Tuesday amid rising oil prices, as investors continued to assess developments in the Middle East.

Europe close: Stocks rise as oil prices fall back

Mon 16 March 2026 17:10

(Sharecast News) - European shares moved higher on Monday as oil prices pared earlier gains after reports that crude loading operations had resumed at the United Arab Emirates' port of Fujairah following a drone attack that had briefly disrupted exports.

London close: Stocks snap losing streak as oil prices pull back

Mon 16 March 2026 16:03

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished higher on Monday for the first time in four sessions as oil prices erased earlier gains, supported by a solid start on Wall Street.

Europe midday: Shares rally as oil price falls back after UAE port re-opens

Mon 16 March 2026 11:01

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Monday as oil prices trimmed gains on reports that crude loading operations had resumed at the United Arab Emirates port of Fujairah after a drone attack.