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Asia report: Tokyo, Seoul stocks lead markets lower

Wed 02 September 2026 10:39

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were a sea of red on Wednesday, with heavy losses recorded in Tokyo and Seoul, as tech stocks bore the brunt of reduced risk appetite.

London open: FTSE falls amid renewed US-Iran hostilities

Wed 02 September 2026 08:15

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran.

Europe open: Shares down, oil surges on new US-Iran strikes, bond yields

Wed 02 September 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Wednesday as the US and Iran traded air strikes sending oil prices surging and rising global bond yields rattled investors.

London pre-open: Stocks seen down amid renewed US-Iran hostilities

Wed 02 September 2026 07:32

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran.

US close: Stocks drop on bond sell-off, oil price surge

Tue 01 September 2026 22:11

(Sharecast News) - A global bond sell-off and surging oil prices hit Wall Street equities on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling for the third straight session as hostilities in the Middle East stepped up a gear.

Europe close: Shares down as bonds, Iran war and EZ inflation hit sentiment

Tue 01 September 2026 15:50

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed sharply lower on Tuesday amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran, while rising bond yields and higher eurozone inflation also raised concerns among investors about increases in the cost of borrowing.

US manufacturing PMIs continue to expand in August

Tue 01 September 2026 15:11

(Sharecast News) - US factory activity continued to expand in August, with both the ISM and S&P Global manufacturing PMIs signalling further growth even as demand, output and supply‑chain conditions showed signs of cooling.

US open: Stocks slip amid higher yields, rising oil prices

Tue 01 September 2026 14:07

(Sharecast News) - Major indices headed south early on Tuesday after major indices delivered a weak finish to August in the previous session.

London midday: FTSE extends losses as borrowing costs jump

Tue 01 September 2026 11:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Tuesday following fresh strikes between the US and Iran, as UK borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis.

Europe midday: Losses extend, oil above $92 as bonds, US-Iran tensions weigh

Tue 01 September 2026 10:44

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell sharply on Tuesday amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran while rising bond yields also raised concerns among investors.