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US open: Stocks lower as Kharg Island strike hits sentiment

Tue 07 April 2026 15:21

(Sharecast News) - Major indices opened lower on Tuesday following reports that the US ‌military had conducted strikes ​on Iran's ​Kharg Island.

London midday: FTSE flat as Iran deadline looms

Tue 07 April 2026 11:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Tuesday, with investors erring on the side of caution as the deadline for Trump's ultimatum to Iran loomed, after the US president doubled down on his threat to destroy the country's energy and tra

Europe midday: Short rally fizzles as Trump, survey data weighs on sentiment

Tue 07 April 2026 11:15

(Sharecast News) - A late morning rally on European markets fizzled out by midday on Tuesday and oil prices also gave up some gains after the Easter break as traders braced themselves for US President Donald Trump's latest deadline for Iran to open the ke

Asia report: Markets manage gains ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

Tue 07 April 2026 10:45

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished in positive territory on Tuesday following a volatile session, as investors weighed escalating rhetoric from US president Donald Trump on the Iran war alongside signs of ongoing negotiations ahead of a loom

London open: FTSE dips as Trump's Iran deadline looms

Tue 07 April 2026 07:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Tuesday, unable to hold on to opening gains as the deadline for Trump's ultimatum to Iran loomed, after the US president doubled down on his threat to destroy the country's energy and transport inf

Europe open: Shares mixed ahead of latest Trump Iran deadline

Tue 07 April 2026 07:48

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened in cautious mood and oil prices rose after the Easter break as traders braced themselves for US President Donald Trump's latest deadline for Iran to open the key Strait of Hormuz or be "taken out in one night".

Europe close: Stocks slip after Trump's latest Iran comments

Thu 02 April 2026 16:22

(Sharecast News) - European equities extended losses on Thursday as oil prices surged and investor sentiment deteriorated after Donald Trump signalled the conflict with Iran would continue, warning Washington would hit the country "extremely hard" over th

London close: FTSE ends up as defensives gain, sentiment recovers

Thu 02 April 2026 15:40

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a mostly weaker session in the black on Thursday despite a surge in oil prices, helped by a strong showing from energy names and defensives, as sentiment improved following a report that Iran is drafting a protocol w

US open: Stocks head south as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'

Thu 02 April 2026 14:50

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were firmly in the red early on Thursday after Donald Trump threatened to "hit" Iran "extremely hard".

Europe midday: Shares slide as Trump promises more, not less, war

Thu 02 April 2026 11:21

(Sharecast News) - European shares extended losses and oil surged to $108 a barrel after US President Donald Trump dashed investor hopes that his war of choice on Iran would end soon, saying Washington would hit the country "extremely hard" over the next