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Europe open: Shares down, oil up as US-Iran exchange strikes again

Wed 08 July 2026 08:05

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened sharply lower and oil prices rose after the US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, placing fresh strains on their already fragile ceasefire.

London open: FTSE slides, oil gains after US and Iran exchange strikes

Wed 08 July 2026 08:05

(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Wednesday as oil prices shot higher after the US and Iran traded strikes overnight.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as oil rises after US and Iran exchange strikes

Wed 08 July 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as oil prices shot up after the US and Iran traded strikes overnight.

US close: Stocks slip amid geopolitical worries, trade deficit concerns

Tue 07 July 2026 23:40

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Tuesday as investors weighed rising tensions in the Middle East and a fresh jump in oil prices, as well as key trade‑deficit figures.

US close: Stocks slip amid geopolitical worries, trade‑deficit concerns

Tue 07 July 2026 23:40

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Tuesday as investors weighed rising tensions in the Middle East and a fresh jump in oil prices, as well as key trade‑deficit figures.

London close: Stocks finish higher but pare early gains as oil prices jump

Tue 07 July 2026 16:26

(Sharecast News) - London's blue chip index inched higher on Tuesday, though gains were only minor as investors weighed a jump in the price of oil on the back of renewed attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe close: Stocks weaker as global tech rout continues

Tue 07 July 2026 15:43

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Tuesday as oil prices rose on reports that a tanker had been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, while technology stocks fell after another sell-off in Asia driven by persistent concerns over artificial intellig

US open: Stocks mixed as tech slump drags Nasdaq

Tue 07 July 2026 14:26

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday as traders looked ahead to key trade‑deficit figures and tech stocks traded lower following Samsung's second quarter earnings.

Europe midday: Stoxx down as tech shares come under pressure

Tue 07 July 2026 11:22

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Tuesday and oil prices rose slightly amid reports that a tanker had been hit in the Strait of Hormuz while tech stocks fell on another sell-off in Asia driven by persistent worries over AI valuations.

London midday: FTSE maintains gains as Shell rallies on update

Tue 07 July 2026 10:45

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, helped along by a well-received update from Shell, as investors mulled results from Samsung and the latest data on UK house prices.