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US close: Stocks rebound as Trump agrees two-week truce with Iran

Wed 08 April 2026 22:51

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Wednesday after Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran.

US open: Stocks rally following two-week Iran ceasefire announcement

Wed 08 April 2026 15:41

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were firmly in the green early on Wednesday after Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran.

London close: FTSE surges as oil prices slide on Iran-US ceasefire

Wed 08 April 2026 15:28

(Sharecast News) - London stocks surged on Wednesday as oil prices tumbled, after the US and Iran agreed a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Europe close: Stocks jump on US-Iran two-week ceasefire

Wed 08 April 2026 15:07

(Sharecast News) - European equities surged on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran boosted risk appetite and sent oil prices sharply lower, offsetting lingering signs of economic weakness across the region.

Europe midday: Shares soar on US-Iran truce; Oil plunges

Wed 08 April 2026 11:27

(Sharecast News) - European shares surged and oil prices plunged on Wednesday as the US and Iran agreed a conditional two-week truce which included the opening of the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway.

London midday: FTSE surges, oil slides on US-Iran ceasefire

Wed 08 April 2026 10:57

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had surged by midday on Wednesday as oil prices tumbled, after the US and Iran agreed a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Asia report: Markets surge on US-Iran ceasefire deal

Wed 08 April 2026 10:03

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets rallied on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions boosted risk appetite after Donald Trump said the US would suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks, contingent on Tehran agreeing to the "

US close: Stocks lower as Middle East tensions remain in focus

Tue 07 April 2026 21:25

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

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