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Europe close: Shares slump as Iran conflict escalates

Tue 03 March 2026 16:45

(Sharecast News) - European shares slumped on Tuesday as Israel and the US pressed ahead with renewed attacks on Tehran and neighbouring Beirut, fuelling fears of a broader regional conflict and sending oil and gas prices sharply higher.

London close: Global markets tank as Middle East conflict escalates

Tue 03 March 2026 16:23

(Sharecast News) - Global stock markets suffered huge sell-offs on Tuesday, with London's FTSE 100 dropping nearly 3%, as conflict across the Middle East sapped investors' appetite for risk.

US open: Stocks sharply lower as oil surges amid Middle East escalation

Tue 03 March 2026 14:34

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were firmly in the red at the opening bell on Tuesday as renewed spikes in energy prices reignited concerns that the US-Iran conflict could prove more prolonged than markets had anticipated.

Asia report: Kospi leads losses as oil prices surge

Tue 03 March 2026 12:31

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets fell sharply on Monday, with South Korea posting its worst session in 19 months, as oil prices surged after Iran reportedly said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe midday: Shares slump as Iran war escalates; Oil, gas prices spike

Tue 03 March 2026 11:47

(Sharecast News) - European shares slumped on Tuesday as Israel and the US continued their war against Iran with renewed attacks on Tehran and neighbouring Beirut, fuelling fears of a broader conflict and sending oil and gas prices spiking.

London midday: FTSE extends losses amid Middle East escalation

Tue 03 March 2026 11:06

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a sea of red by midday on Tuesday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East rattled markets, with Chancellor Reeves due to deliver her Spring Statement.

London open: FTSE slides amid escalating Middle East conflict; Spring Statement due

Tue 03 March 2026 08:20

(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Tuesday amid worries about the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with Chancellor Reeves due to deliver her Spring Statement.

Europe open: Shares slide again as Israel resumes Iran, Lebanon attacks

Tue 03 March 2026 08:01

(Sharecast News) - European shares continued their slide as Israel and the US continued their war against Iran with renewed attacks on Tehran and neighbouring Beirut, fuelling fears of a broader conflict.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall again amid Iran conflict; Spring Statement due

Tue 03 March 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Tuesday amid worries about the escalating Iran conflict, with Chancellor Reeves due to deliver her Spring Statement.

US close: Markets erase losses as energy, defence stocks rise on Iran conflict

Mon 02 March 2026 23:03

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rebounded off their lows but still finish mixed on Monday, as the escalating conflict in the Middle East limited upside on Wall Street as oil prices surged to eight-month highs.