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Europe close: Stocks rise on stronger-than-expected eurozone growth

Thu 30 July 2026 17:05

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed mostly higher on Thursday after stronger-than-expected eurozone growth improved sentiment, despite an overnight Wall Street sell-off and renewed concerns over tighter monetary policy.

US open: Stocks rebound after Fed pause, Big Tech updates

Thu 30 July 2026 14:15

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Thursday as markets absorbed a fresh wave of Big Tech earnings, the Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates on hold, and renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Europe midday: Shares rally after EZ GDP data; BoE holds rates

Thu 30 July 2026 11:20

(Sharecast News) - European shares gained and oil prices remained elevated on Thursday as a surprise expansion in the eurozone economy boosted sentiment after US stock markets dropped sharply overnight amid Federal Reserve policymakers calling for tighter

London midday: FTSE steady after hitting fresh high, as BoE stands pat

Thu 30 July 2026 11:09

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday after the top-flight index hit a fresh high, as the Bank of England stood pat on rates, with strong performances from Rolls-Royce and heavily-weighted miners lending a hand.

Asia report: Markets mixed on tech sentiment, Fed rate hold

Thu 30 July 2026 10:10

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the latest Big Tech earnings, the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged and renewed hostilities in the Middle East.

London open: FTSE edges up as Rolls-Royce, BAE upgrade guidance; BoE in focus

Thu 30 July 2026 08:17

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ticked up in early trade on Thursday despite heavy losses on Wall Street, as guidance upgrades from Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems and a well-received update from Shell lent a hand, with all eyes on the upcoming Bank of Engla

Europe open: Shares flat as Fed row on rates, oil surge hit sentiment

Thu 30 July 2026 07:54

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed and oil on the march again at the open on Thursday after US stock markets dropped sharply overnight on the back of the Federal Reserve meeting, which revealed a growing chorus of policymakers calling for tight

London pre-open: Stocks to slide after Wall Street losses; BoE eyed

Thu 30 July 2026 07:36

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors mulled results from Meta and Microsoft and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.

London close: FTSE dips after hitting fresh high; hawkish BoE hold in focus

Thu 30 July 2026 07:16

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a smidgen lower on Thursday after hitting a fresh intraday high, as investors digested a hawkish hold from the Bank of England amid a solid performance from miners and guidance upgrades from Rolls-Royce and BAE Syste

US close: Stocks tank on rate hike speculation, Nasdaq hits three-month low

Thu 30 July 2026 00:00

(Sharecast News) - US stock markets dropped sharply on Wednesday as selling pressure intensified following the Federal Reserve meeting, which revealed a growing chorus of policymakers calling for tighter monetary policy.