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US open: Stocks mixed amid lingering geopolitical concerns over Hormuz

Tue 11 August 2026 14:56

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday as investors weighed signs of progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz against lingering doubts over whether Washington and Tehran can reach a broader settlement.

Europe close: Shares closed mixed, oil up as Hormuz deadlock continues

Tue 11 August 2026 13:03

(Sharecast News) - European shares ended mixed on Tuesday as the Hormuz impasse continued to weigh on sentiment and oil prices pushed towards $90 a barrel.

London midday: FTSE flat, oil rises amid Hormuz impasse

Tue 11 August 2026 11:07

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Tuesday, with oil prices up as the impasse over the Strait of Hormuz dragged on after Donald Trump said he would be seeking compensation from Iran for "50 years" of damages.

Europe midday: Shares mixed as Hormuz impasse weighs on sentiment

Tue 11 August 2026 10:46

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Tuesday and oil prices neared $90 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz impasse dragged on with the US and Iran trading competing demands.

London open: Stocks nudge down, oil rises as Hormuz impasse drags on

Tue 11 August 2026 08:11

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday, while oil prices rose as the impasse over the Strait of Hormuz dragged on after Donald Trump said he would be seeking compensation from Iran for "50 years" of damages.

Europe open: Markets mixed, oil up again as Hormuz stalemate continues

Tue 11 August 2026 08:04

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed at the open on Tuesday and oil prices neared $90 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz impasse dragged on with the US and Iran trading competing demands.

London pre-open: Stocks to edge down as Hormuz impasse drags on

Tue 11 August 2026 07:38

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Tuesday as the impasse over the Strait of Hormuz dragged on after US President Donald Trump said he would be seeking compensation from Iran for "50 years" of damages.

London close: FTSE dips amid conflicting messages about Hormuz

Tue 11 August 2026 07:20

(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped on Tuesday, with oil prices up as investors mulled conflicting accounts of the progress being made to agree the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

US close: Stocks end lower as fading Hormuz hopes weigh on sentiment

Mon 10 August 2026 21:59

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Monday as optimism over a potential US‑Iran agreement to re-open the Strait of Hormuz faded.

London close: Stocks fall as oil rises amid growing doubts over Hormuz

Mon 10 August 2026 15:27

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday as oil prices rose amid growing doubts the US and Iran will reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.