Market reports from ShareCast

London close: Stocks rise for second day on Iran ceasefire hopes

Wed 25 March 2026 16:35

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks advanced again on Wednesday after hitting its lowest levels of the year earlier in the week, as investors hunted for bargains amid rising hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East.

US open: Stocks higher following Washington's peace proposal, despite Tehran's pushback

Wed 25 March 2026 13:44

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday following news that the US has reportedly sent a 15-point plan to Iran as it looks to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.

Europe midday: Shares spark on Iran ceasefire hopes, but caution persists

Wed 25 March 2026 11:27

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump tried to extricate himself from his war of choice with Iran by offering a 15-point "peace plan" that has so far been ridiculed by Tehran.

London midday: FTSE extends gains amid Middle East peace hopes

Wed 25 March 2026 10:58

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday amid hopes of a potential resolution to the war in the Middle East, and as investors digested the latest UK inflation reading.

Asia report: Markets rise as oil prices fall back

Wed 25 March 2026 09:52

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific equity markets advanced on Wednesday after comments from US president Donald Trump pointing to potential negotiations with Iran boosted investor sentiment, even as Tehran denied any direct talks.

London open: Stocks rally on hopes of Middle East de-escalation

Wed 25 March 2026 08:43

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday as oil prices slumped amid signs the US is making efforts to de-escalate the conflict with Iran, and as investors digested the latest UK inflation reading.

Europe open: Shares rally on Iran ceasefire hopes; Crude prices fall

Wed 25 March 2026 08:01

(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump tried to extricate himself from his war of choice with Iran, while Tehran said the vital Strait of Hormuz was open to "non-hostile" ships.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise amid signs of US de-escalation with Iran

Wed 25 March 2026 07:38

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as oil prices fell amid signs the US is trying to de-escalate the conflict with Iran, and as investors digested the latest UK inflation reading.

US close: Stocks lower as oil climbs, Middle East tensions persist

Tue 24 March 2026 20:26

(Sharecast News) - Major indices traded lower on Tuesday as oil prices resumed their upward march amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

Europe close: Markets hold gains as oil prices continue rebound

Tue 24 March 2026 16:52

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets held modest gains on Tuesday, with early optimism over potential US-Iran peace talks fading as investors digested weaker economic data and renewed concerns over stagflation linked to rising energy prices and supp