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Europe close: Markets mostly higher, but CAC falls on fiscal concerns

Mon 05 October 2026 15:18

(Sharecast News) - European stocks were mostly higher on Monday as a weaker euro and improving economic data lifted sentiment, though shares in Paris dropped sharply as concerns about government borrowed escalated.

London close: FTSE gains; Ithaca jumps on acquisition

Mon 05 October 2026 15:04

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose on Monday as investors continued to cheer last Friday's weaker-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report, which raised expectations the Federal Reserve ​will keep ​rates on hold ⁠this month, helped along by soli

US open: Stocks mixed as Treasury yields remain elevated, PMIs show strong September growth

Mon 05 October 2026 14:00

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were mixed early on Monday as elevated Treasury yields kept investor sentiment subdued, with traders looking ahead to minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting for signals on the path of interest rates.

Europe midday: Shares mixed with France, Spain in focus

Mon 05 October 2026 11:03

(Sharecast News) - European stocks were mixed on Monday, with investors weighing political risk in France a snap election in Spain and eurozone survey data.

London midday: FTSE ticks higher as Ithaca Energy, BT Group gain

Mon 05 October 2026 10:51

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Monday as investors continued to weigh up last week's weaker-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report - which raised expectations the Federal Reserve ​will keep ​rates on hold ⁠this mo

Asia report: Stocks higher after US jobs data, but trading volumes thin

Mon 05 October 2026 09:16

(Sharecast News) - Asian stocks mostly rose on Monday, with Japanese equities rallying strongly in particular after Friday's US jobs data, though trading volumes were low with markets in mainland China and South Korea closed.

London open: FTSE nudges up as Ithaca Energy, BT Group gain

Mon 05 October 2026 07:55

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen higher in early trade Monday as optimism over last week's weaker-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report - which raised expectations the Federal Reserve ​will keep ​rates on hold at its meeting ??

Europe open: Shares, euro lower on France yields, Spanish snap election

Mon 05 October 2026 07:43

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Monday as a weak euro driven by concerns around French bond yields and a snap election in Spain weight on sentiment.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise after NFP report

Mon 05 October 2026 07:27

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors continued to take comfort from the weaker-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report, which raised expectations the Federal Reserve ​will keep ​rates on hold at its me

US close: Stocks rise as jobs slowdown eases rate hike fears

Fri 02 October 2026 23:06

(Sharecast News) - US stocks registered solid gains on Friday after a sharp slowdown in the labour market eased concerns about a near-term interest rate hike, while oil prices fell after the G7 said it would release fuel reserves.