Europe closes mixed as oil and metals slump, CAC 40 and FTSE lag while Euro Stoxx 50 edges higher
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the Euro Stoxx 50 posting a modest gain while the CAC 40, DAX and FTSE 100 finished lower. The sharpest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude, natural gas, gold and silver all fell hard, alongside weakness in palladium and platinum. FX also softened, with sterling and the euro both lower against the dollar. The pattern points to a broad risk recalibration, with energy and precious metals under pressure even as parts of continental equities held up better than London and Paris. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil, Yields and Metals Selloff Pressure Risk Assets
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow and Russell 2000 all lower in early trade. The move came alongside a sharp drop in WTI crude, a broad slide in precious metals, and weakness in banks, tech and small caps. Bitcoin edged higher, while ether outperformed with a firmer gain. The opening tone points to a market still wrestling with higher-rate and commodity volatility, even as some risk assets remain resilient. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as oil and metals slide, easing pressure on equities and FX
Executive summary: European markets opened with a cautious tone, as the FTSE 100, DAX and CAC 40 slipped while the Euro Stoxx 50 was marginally higher. The biggest move in the early session came from commodities, where Brent crude fell sharply, alongside declines in gold, silver, platinum and palladium. The weaker commodity backdrop was accompanied by softer euro and sterling exchange rates against the dollar, while Ether edged higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Gains, While Precious Metals and Hong Kong Stocks Slide
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a mixed tone, led by a firmer Nikkei 225 and a stronger Nikkei 225 ETF, while Hong Kong and Australian equities were softer. The sharpest moves in the supplied data were in precious metals, where gold and silver fell hard, alongside a rise in WTI crude and a steady yen. The pattern points to a market still balancing higher energy prices, firmer rate expectations, and selective equity strength in Japan. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Europe closes lower as gold and silver slide, Brent eases below $101 and dollar firms
Executive summary: European equities ended the session modestly lower, while a sharp selloff in precious metals and a softer tone in Brent crude shaped the broader cross-asset picture. The FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all finished in the red, with gold and silver posting the day’s biggest moves. Natural gas was the standout gain, and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Higher as Nikkei Surges, Gold Slumps and Oil Firms
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a clear risk-on split, Japanese and Korean equities rallied sharply while Hong Kong and Australian shares slipped. The Nikkei 225 jumped +2.7%, the Kospi rose +2.9%, and the Nikkei 225 ETF tracked the move higher. In commodities, gold and silver sold off hard, while WTI crude extended gains. FX moves were modest, with USD/JPY little changed and USD/CNY edging higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
