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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

US open: Stocks lower as crude rises, PMIs soften

Tue 24 March 2026 13:59

(Sharecast News) - Major indices traded lower early on Tuesday as oil prices resumed their upward march as Middle East tensions continued to weigh on sentiment.

London midday: Stocks edge up amid hopes for Iran conflict resolution

Tue 24 March 2026 12:03

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmer by midday on Tuesday, with investors seemingly taking comfort from Donald Trump's claims of a potential resolution to the Iran conflict.

Europe midday: Shares pare gains as stagflation fears take hold

Tue 24 March 2026 11:32

(Sharecast News) - European shares trimmed gains on Tuesday as early optimism over potential peace talks between the US and Iran waned while a survey revealed fears of stagflation due to supply chain issues and rising prices.

Asia report: Markets pare some gains as oil rises again

Tue 24 March 2026 09:21

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets pared gains on Tuesday as a rebound in oil prices underscored persistent uncertainty around the trajectory of the Middle East conflict.

London open: FTSE nudges higher in calmer markets

Tue 24 March 2026 08:04

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday following a volatile session a day earlier, as investors waited to see if anything comes of Trump's claims that a resolution to the Iran conflict could be on the cards.

London pre-open: FTSE seen flat after Monday mayhem

Tue 24 March 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a broadly flat open on Tuesday following a volatile session a day earlier, when markets whipsawed as investors mulled mixed messages on the Middle East conflict.

London close: FTSE gains as energy firms rally amid higher oil prices

Tue 24 March 2026 07:16

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Tuesday, with energy firms pacing the gains amid higher oil prices, as investors continued to mull mixed messages regarding the conflict in the Middle East.

US close: Stocks rebound from six-month low as Iran strikes postponed

Mon 23 March 2026 21:47

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose strongly on Monday, rebounding from their lowest levels of the year, while oil prices slid amid hopes that the US and Iran could soon agree on an end to the war.