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Asia report: Markets fall, bond yields rise on Iran tension

Wed 20 May 2026 09:29

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets fell on Wednesday as investors weighed elevated bond yields and lingering geopolitical tensions after US president Donald Trump said he had been "an hour away" from deciding to attack Iran before being persuaded to

London open: FTSE falls as slowdown in inflation not expected to last

Wed 20 May 2026 08:04

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as an easing in UK inflation was expected to be short lived, and after Donald Trump threatened once again to resume strikes on Iran.

Europe open: Shares fall as rising bond yields spook investors

Wed 20 May 2026 07:51

(Sharecast News) - European stockmarkets opened lower on Wednesday as rising global bond yields driven by the Iran war dogged sentiment.

London pre-open: Stocks to drop as Trump renews threats against Iran; inflation in focus

Wed 20 May 2026 07:31

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Wednesday as Donald Trump threatened once again to resume strikes on Iran and as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.

US close: Stocks slip as government bond yields spike

Tue 19 May 2026 21:26

(Sharecast News) - A sell-off in the bond market saw US stocks fall again on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq continuing to pull back from last week's record highs as investors exercise caution ahead of Nvidia's all-important earnings.

Europe close: Markets cling to gains on hope for Iran peace

Tue 19 May 2026 15:50

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed slightly higher on Tuesday as investors looked past concerns about rising inflation and energy supply shortages linked to the Iran war, instead focusing on the latest peace efforts between Washington and Tehran.

US open: Stocks slip as bond yields hit 16-month high

Tue 19 May 2026 14:48

(Sharecast News) - Weakness in the tech sector dragged US stock markets lower on Tuesday morning in New York as bond yields continued to climb to a 16-month high, while investors awaited earnings from Nvidia.

Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices pull back slightly

Tue 19 May 2026 11:51

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Tuesday as oil prices eased slightly after US president Donald Trump delayed a planned strike on Iran, although Middle East risks continued to weigh on sentiment.

Europe midday: Shares extend gains on Trump Iran comments

Tue 19 May 2026 11:17

(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Tuesday as investors shrugged off jitters about rising inflation and energy supply shortages caused by the Iran war and pinned their hopes on the latest peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

London midday: FTSE rallies after soft UK jobs data

Tue 19 May 2026 10:49

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors scaled back rate hike expectations after the latest UK jobs report, and as US president Donald Trump cancelled a planned military attack on Iran.