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US close: Stocks surge as US-Iran tensions ease, corporate earnings impress

Wed 06 May 2026 23:17

(Sharecast News) - US stock markets surged on Thursday on the back of renewed hopes for a peace deal between Washington and Tehran, with falling oil prices and a host of stronger-than-expected blue chip quarterly results boosting sentiment.

London close: Stocks surge on peace deal hopes as oil prices slide

Wed 06 May 2026 17:08

(Sharecast News) - A big drop in the price of oil and renewed hopes for an imminent peace deal between the US and Iran lit a fire under global stock markets on Wednesday, with London's FTSE 100 jumping 2.2%.

Europe close: Oil sinks, equities rally on Iran peace hopes

Wed 06 May 2026 16:25

(Sharecast News) - European shares surged on Wednesday while oil prices plunged after Iran suggested the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and US president Donald Trump paused an operation to protect shipping through the key waterway amid signs of progress to

US open: Stocks higher as Trump signals progress in Iran talks

Wed 06 May 2026 14:31

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday after Donald Trump claimed "great progress" had been made toward securing an agreement with Iran, somewhat easing geopolitical pressures.

Europe midday: Shares soar, oil plunges as Iran hints Hormuz strait could open

Wed 06 May 2026 11:49

(Sharecast News) - European shares powered ahead and oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel on Wednesday following a report that Iran suggested the Strait of Hormuz could reopen after US President Donald Trump paused an operation to protect ships in the w

London midday: FTSE surges, oil tumbles amid US-Iran peace hopes

Wed 06 May 2026 10:52

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had surged by midday on Wednesday, extending earlier strong gains as oil prices tumbled amid renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran.

Asia report: Kospi leads gains as oil prices retreat

Wed 06 May 2026 10:24

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets rallied on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street after oil prices dropped sharply and strong earnings lifted investor sentiment, while South Korea's Kospi hit another record.

Europe open: Shares surge, oil falls as Trump claims progress on Iran deal

Wed 06 May 2026 08:02

(Sharecast News) - European shares surged and oil prices fell at the open on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump claimed "great progress" was being made on a peace deal with Iran.

London open: Stocks rally, oil prices fall amid peace hopes

Wed 06 May 2026 07:59

(Sharecast News) - London stocks shot higher in early trade on Wednesday, while oil prices fell amid renewed hopes of a potential peace deal between the US and Iran.

London pre-open: Stocks to gain, oil prices fall amid US-Iran peace hopes

Wed 06 May 2026 07:30

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday, while oil prices fell amid renewed hopes of a potential peace deal between the US and Iran.