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London close: Stocks fall, bond yields rise on UK political uncertainty
Fri 19 June 2026 16:24
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks fell for the second day on Friday as the heavyweight mining sector tracked commodity prices lower, while risk appetite was sapped by rising geopolitical uncertainty in the UK as Gilt yields climbed.
Europe close: Stocks slip as US-Iran talks called off
Fri 19 June 2026 15:58
(Sharecast News) - European shares slipped into the red on Friday as Iran-US peace talks were cancelled after further exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, while UK political uncertainty also weighed on sentiment.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors watch US-Iran deal
Fri 19 June 2026 11:06
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower on Friday as investors assessed the durability of a US-brokered peace agreement with Iran and signs that shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz was recovering.
Europe midday: Shares slip into red as US-Iran talks cancelled
Fri 19 June 2026 11:02
(Sharecast News) - European shares slipped into the red as Iran-US peace talks were cancelled after more exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, while UK political turmoil around the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer wa
London midday: FTSE a little weaker, gilt yields up after Burnham by-election win
Fri 19 June 2026 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Friday as gilt yields rose after Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
London open: Stocks nudge lower as Burnham victory paves way for leadership contest
Fri 19 June 2026 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday as investors mulled Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election, which paves the way for a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as Burnham wins Makerfield by-election
Fri 19 June 2026 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as investors mulled Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election, which paves the way for a potential leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
London close: FTSE 100 drops 1% on central bank hawkishness
Thu 18 June 2026 16:20
(Sharecast News) - News of a signed peace deal between the US and Iran wasn't enough to lift UK stocks on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 falling over 1% after central bank meetings highlighted the risks of rising inflationary pressures.