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Europe close: Frankfurt drags region lower after raft of earnings

Thu 29 January 2026 15:44

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Thursday as investors worked through a heavy slate of corporate earnings, a renewed surge in precious-metal prices and heightened geopolitical tensions, while central banks on both sides of the Atlantic k

US open: Stocks slip after Fed pause, mixed tech results

Thu 29 January 2026 13:50

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Thursday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and multiple big-name tech firms reported earnings overnight.

Europe midday: Stoxx jumps as miners gain on gold surge, weak dollar

Thu 29 January 2026 11:55

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate results, another surge in gold and silver prices due to a weak dollar, the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates on hold and increased tensions between Washingto

London midday: Stocks maintain gains as miners shine

Thu 29 January 2026 10:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Thursday, underpinned by a strong showing in the mining sector, as gold, silver and copper prices hit fresh highs.

Asia report: Markets mixed as investors digest Fed decision

Thu 29 January 2026 10:00

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Thursday as investors digested the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady and a sharp surge in gold prices to fresh record highs.

London open: Stocks gain amid corporate deluge as miners rally

Thu 29 January 2026 08:50

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, underpinned by a strong showing in the mining sector, as investors mulled the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement, a slew of US tech earnings and a raft of UK corporate releases.

Europe open: Gold, silver, oil in focus as political tensions drive sentiment

Thu 29 January 2026 08:25

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate results, another surge in gold and silver prices due to a weak dollar, the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates on hold and increased tensions between Washingto

London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Fed, ahead of earnings

Thu 29 January 2026 07:26

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement and a slew of US tech earnings, and braced for a raft of UK corporate releases.

London close: FTSE ends off highs as gold, silver prices retreat

Thu 29 January 2026 07:11

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up but off highs on Thursday as gold and silver prices erased earlier gains, although stronger oil prices continued to prop up energy giants BP and Shell.

US close: Stocks little changed as FOMC holds rates steady

Wed 28 January 2026 22:24

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were little changed at the close of trading on Wednesday as investors digested the Federal Reserve's decision to keep its benchmark overnight interest rate unchanged.