Market reports from ShareCast

London close: Stocks slump, oil climbs amid erratic peace talks

Thu 26 March 2026 16:09

(Sharecast News) - Global equity markets experienced another day of volatility on Thursday, with stocks across Europe and the US dropping sharply and oil prices climbing in response to ongoing erratic peace talks in the Middle East.

Europe close: Stocks lower as investors weigh likelihood of Iran peace talks

Thu 26 March 2026 15:15

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets closed sharply lower on Thursday as escalating uncertainty around ceasefire talks in the Iran war weighed on sentiment, while a surge in oil prices added to inflation concerns.

US open: Stocks lower as Middle East tensions remain in focus

Thu 26 March 2026 13:14

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday as market participants remained zeroed-in on Middle East developments.

London midday: FTSE extends losses as oil prices climb; Next bucks trend

Thu 26 March 2026 10:59

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday as oil prices climbed amid conflicting messages about the status of the war in the Middle East.

Europe midday: Shares slide as Trump tells Iran to 'get serious' about talks

Thu 26 March 2026 10:50

(Sharecast News) - European shares were sharply lower on Thursday over uncertainty around Iran war ceasefire talks, with US President Donald Trump warning Tehran to "get serious soon" about negotiations or "it won't be pretty", sending oil prices higher.

Asia report: Markets fall as Iran rules out direct US talks

Thu 26 March 2026 09:32

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets fell on Thursday as geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment after Iran ruled out direct talks with the United States, despite reviewing a proposal to end the war.

London open: FTSE falls as oil prices rise amid mixed messages on Middle East

Thu 26 March 2026 08:17

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as oil prices ticked up amid conflicting messages about the status of the war in the Middle East.

Europe open: Shares fall as hopes of Iran peace talks wane

Thu 26 March 2026 08:17

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Thursday as uncertainty over the status of an Iran war ceasefire proposal dampened sentiment.

Currys CEO Alex Baldock to step down, shares slump

Thu 26 March 2026 07:11

(Sharecast News) - Currys CEO Alex Baldock is stepping down after eight years in the job to take a new external position, the company said on Thursday, sending shares in the electrical retailer lower.

London close: Stocks rise for second day on Iran ceasefire hopes

Wed 25 March 2026 16:35

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks advanced again on Wednesday after hitting its lowest levels of the year earlier in the week, as investors hunted for bargains amid rising hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East.