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US close: Markets mixed after sharp upside surprise in PPI

Wed 13 May 2026 22:20

(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday after the US producer price index registered its largest monthly increase in four years.

London close: Mining stocks lift Footsie, but political risk limits upside

Wed 13 May 2026 16:27

(Sharecast News) - After a brief stint in the red, London's FTSE 100 finished moderately higher on Wednesday on the back of strong gains in the mining sector, though elevated bond yields limited upside on the back of political uncertainty.

Europe close: Stocks manage gains amid Westminster turmoil, Trump developments

Wed 13 May 2026 15:28

(Sharecast News) - European shares finished higher on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to US president Donald Trump's visit to China, while the UK's leadership uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment around domestic assets.

US open: Stocks slip as PPI hits four‑year high

Wed 13 May 2026 15:03

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Wednesday as market participants digested yet another hotter than expected inflation reading.

Europe midday: Shares trim gains as Starmer rival reportedly set to quit

Wed 13 May 2026 11:52

(Sharecast News) - European shares trimmed gains on Wednesday as investors eyed US President Donald Trump's visit to China and the UK's leadership saga dragged on as a main challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer was reportedly set to resign.

London midday: FTSE pares gains, gilt yields jump on reports of Streeting leadership challenge

Wed 13 May 2026 10:53

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Wednesday as gilt yields jumped on reports that Wes Streeting is set to resign as Health Secretary and trigger a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.

Asia report: Markets mixed on inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions

Wed 13 May 2026 10:31

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed hotter-than-expected inflation concerns, renewed Middle East tensions and the upcoming meeting between US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, w

Europe open: Shares rally as Trump-China, Starmer turmoil in focus

Wed 13 May 2026 08:07

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Wednesday as investors eyed US President Donald Trump's visit to China, the continuing political turmoil in the UK and efforts to maintain the fragile Iran war ceasefire.

London open: FTSE rises as miners rally; Starmer to meet Streeting

Wed 13 May 2026 08:05

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, helped by a strong showing from the mining sector, as US President Donald Trump headed to China for a summit with Xi Jinping, and as UK Prime Minister Starmer was due to hold a meeting wit

London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of Starmer-Streeting meeting

Wed 13 May 2026 07:36

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump headed to China for a summit with Xi Jinping, and as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to hold a meeting with health secretary and leadership chal