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Europe midday: Stoxx gains on falling bond yields, US-Iran talk hopes

Fri 25 September 2026 11:43

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Friday on reports the US and Iran were in talks on a possible phased re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz while falling bond yields also boosted sentiment.

London midday: FTSE maintains gains as oil prices ease off highs

Fri 25 September 2026 10:18

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Friday, after data from GfK showed a surprise improvement in British consumer sentiment and as oil prices came off recent highs.

Europe open: Shares up on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz talks

Fri 25 September 2026 07:59

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened sharply higher on Friday on reports the US and Iran were in talks on a possible phased re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

London open: FTSE on front foot as oil prices ease

Fri 25 September 2026 07:28

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trading on Friday, after data from GfK showed a surprise improvement in British consumer sentiment and oil prices came off recent highs.

London pre-open: Stocks set to rise as investors mull GfK data

Fri 25 September 2026 07:14

(Sharecast News) - Stocks were expected to open on the front foot on Friday, as investors digested the latest GfK data on consumer confidence while US president Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping met overnight in Washington.

Asia report: Markets mixed as bond sell-off, oil keep investors cautious

Fri 25 September 2026 07:08

(Sharecast News) - Asian markets were mixed on Friday as investors assessed another sharp sell-off in global bond markets against a modest pullback in oil prices.

US close: Stocks mostly flat amid bond sell-off, oil price surge

Thu 24 September 2026 22:19

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mostly flat on Thursday as another rise in oil prices and Treasury yields kept pressure on equities, with investors also digesting fresh labour-market and housing data.

Europe close: Stocks fall amid bond market sell-off, oil rebound

Thu 24 September 2026 16:10

(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished a choppy day firmly in the red as a bond market sell-off and an ongoing rebound in oil prices dampened risk appetite, while investors digested three key central bank meetings.

US open: Stocks slip as bond yields stay elevated

Thu 24 September 2026 14:24

(Sharecast News) - US stocks were lower in early trading on Thursday, with the S&P 500 on track for its third day of losses, with market sentiment dampened by the recent climb in oil prices and bond yields.

Europe midday: Shares fall as investors assess multiple rate calls

Thu 24 September 2026 11:20

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Thursday as oil prices skipped back above $100 a barrel and bonds were sold off, as Norway's central bank became the latest to hike rates, while Switzerland and Sweden decided to hold.