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London close: Stocks rise for fourth day as oil prices sink

Mon 02 November 2026 17:20

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 finished with moderate gains for the fourth straight day on Monday, erasing earlier losses as oil prices dropped sharply on hopes of diplomatic progress in the war in Iran.

Europe close: Stoxx 600 hits two-month high as oil prices drop

Mon 02 November 2026 16:10

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose to their highest in nearly two months on Monday as a sharp drop in oil prices lifted sentiment as investors watched a number of key risk events closely.

US open: Stocks higher as oil prices fall, traders look ahead to midterms

Mon 02 November 2026 13:25

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were firmly in the green early on Monday, with falling oil prices boosting sentiment as investors preparing for a packed few days of earnings, macro data and Tuesday's midterm elections.

Europe midday: Shares rally, oil falls further on hopes of Iran talks

Mon 02 November 2026 11:00

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Monday as investors eyed tech earnings and the midterm elections, while oil prices also fell sharply on hope of diplomatic progress in the US war on Iran.

London midday: Stocks flat as energy names slump, airlines gain

Mon 02 November 2026 10:57

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had flattened out by midday on Monday at the start of a busy week that includes a raft of central bank policy announcements - including the Bank of England - the US midterm elections and the US non-farm payrolls report.

Asia report: Markets mixed as tech stocks remain under pressure, oil prices drop

Mon 02 November 2026 09:34

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were mixed on Monday, as a partial rebound in South Korean shares and gains in China were offset by losses in Singapore, Taiwan and Japan.

London open: FTSE nudges lower ahead of busy week; oil prices fall

Mon 02 November 2026 08:01

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday at the start of a busy week that includes a raft of central bank policy announcements, the US midterm elections and the US non-farm payrolls report.

Europe open: Shares down despite Iran diplomacy moves; Alstom tanks on forecast cut

Mon 02 November 2026 07:59

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Monday as investors eyed tech earnings and the midterm elections, while oil prices also fell on hope of diplomatic progress in the US war on Iran.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall at start of busy week

Mon 02 November 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors eyed this week's policy announcement from the Bank of England, the US midterm elections and the US non-farm payrolls report.

US close: Stocks drop, Nasdaq hits three-month low amid tech sell-off

Fri 30 October 2026 22:33

(Sharecast News) - US stocks suffered heavy losses on Friday, with the Nasdaq sinking to a three-month low as a dramatic tech sell-off weighed heavily on market sentiment.