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Boeing shares tumble after it releases cautious growth forecast

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Oil prices rise after reported attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose on recent reports that Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. European gas prices hovered near a four-year high, while Asian shares had a mixed reaction and European equities opened higher.

14 October 2026

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EU countries agree to shift major financial market oversight to ESMA

EU countries struck a deal on Friday to give the EU’s financial markets watchdog more powers, aiming to make cross-border investment easier and help businesses raise more money across the bloc.

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Oil tops $105 as Trump weighs return to Iran combat operations

Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel on Thursday after reports that US President Donald Trump is considering a return to "major combat operations" against Iran, while European stock markets opened lower as rising oil prices fuelled inflation fears.

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Oil prices rise as bond sell-off hits global markets

Oil prices climbed further on Tuesday as uncertainty over US-Iran talks fuelled inflation fears. Government bond yields rose to multi-year highs, putting pressure on stocks.

29 September 2026

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Oil falls below $100 after Trump reports talks with Iran

Brent crude fell on Wednesday morning after Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had held what he called “very productive” talks. Reports that Saudi Arabia is restarting a key oil pipeline also weighed on prices.

23 September 2026

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Greek stock market joins world’s leading exchanges after debt crisis

The Greek stock market joined FTSE Russell’s developed-market group on Monday, potentially attracting more international investment, while recent credit rating upgrades reflect the country’s improving public finances.

21 September 2026

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Nordics weigh merging their stock exchanges into one regional market

A group of the Nordic region's largest companies and investors is examining whether Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland could combine their national stock exchanges into a single regional marketplace in an effort to deepen liquidity and win more listings.

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Oil jumps on Iran standoff as global stocks rebound on US bond move

Global shares rebounded and bond yields eased after Washington's debt buyback announcement, while oil held near multi-week highs amid the deadlocked US-Iran standoff

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Nasdaq confirms 23-hour trading from December with overnight session

Nasdaq will begin trading US stocks for nearly 23 hours a day from 6 December, adding a new overnight session from 9pm to 4am ET, as the exchange races to compete with round-the-clock crypto and tokenised markets and with investors abroad clamouring for access.

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European stocks often crash in August: Is this time different?

European stocks have historically struggled in August, but the average hides an important detail. A handful of major crises account for most of the losses.

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European stocks hit record highs: The 10 best performers of 2026

The STOXX Europe 600 has reached record highs. Meet the 10 best-performing European stocks of 2026 and what is fuelling their gains.

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Oil jumps as Trump declares Iran ceasefire over, European stocks slide

Crude oil prices rose more than 6% to a two-week high after US President Donald Trump declared the interim accord to end the war with Iran "over", while fresh US military strikes renewed concerns about oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Markets

Beyond the record listing: What's next for the Tashkent stock market?

Executives from the London Stock Exchange, Franklin Templeton and Uzbekistan’s government say governance and liquidity remain central to reform.

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European markets open cautiously ahead of ECB rate decision

The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 as policymakers respond to rising inflation fuelled by higher energy prices linked to the Iran war.

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European markets open mixed as AI stocks sell-off hits Asia

European stock markets had a mixed opening, as shares fell in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark dropping more than 5%. This comes as US markets saw sharp declines in several major artificial intelligence-related stocks on Thursday.

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Beyond Nvidia: Europe's best-performing AI stocks of 2026

Europe may not have a Nvidia of its own, but it has become home to some of the world's best-performing AI stocks. Companies supplying the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence — from lasers and optical chips to testing equipment and servers — have delivered gains of up to 2,200% in 2026.