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European shares start August higher on US-Iran diplomacy hopes

European shares start August higher on US-Iran diplomacy hopes

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi August 3 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Monday as oil prices dropped sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were expected later in the day, raising hopes that diplomacy could avert a further escalation in the conflict.

Stocks rise despite higher oil prices as Iran tensions persist

Stocks rise despite higher oil prices as Iran tensions persist

By Stefano Rebaudo Aug 4 (Reuters) - European stocks climbed alongside U.S. futures on Tuesday, although a rebound in oil prices underscored market scepticism that the U.S.-Iran war would be resolved quickly through diplomacy.

Stocks rise despite Iran tensions, oil up, yen eases

Stocks rise despite Iran tensions, oil up, yen eases

By Stefano Rebaudo Aug 4 (Reuters) - European stocks climbed alongside U.S. futures on Tuesday, although a rebound in oil prices underscored market scepticism that the U.S.-Iran war would be resolved quickly through diplomacy.

Oil pares gains after Qatar says US-Iran diplomatic efforts continue

Oil pares gains after Qatar says US-Iran diplomatic efforts continue

By Anushree Mukherjee Aug 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices pared gains on Tuesday after Qatar said efforts to secure a diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict were continuing, while disruptions to oil flows through key shipping routes persisted.

US stocks head toward a record as profits keep piling up and oil prices ease

US stocks head toward a record as profits keep piling up and oil prices ease

The U.S. stock market is rising toward a record as big companies keep piling up profits and oil prices ease

US stocks flirt with a record as profits keep piling up and oil prices ease

US stocks flirt with a record as profits keep piling up and oil prices ease

The U.S. stock market is rising toward a record as big companies keep piling up profits and oil prices ease

Asia stocks struggle for direction, oil moves higher

Asia stocks struggle for direction, oil moves higher

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Asian markets were choppy on Tuesday as investors weighed whether strong U.S. corporate earnings would boost AI-related stocks in the region, while oil prices bounced back after attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Goldman sees Brent at $80-$90 until US-Iran deal or major escalation

Goldman sees Brent at $80-$90 until US-Iran deal or major escalation

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs said on Tuesday it expects Brent crude to trade in an $80-$90 per barrel range until there is either confirmation of a new U.S.-Iran nuclear deal or a significant escalation of their conflict.

Bank, healthcare stocks lead Australian shares higher on Iran peace progress

Bank, healthcare stocks lead Australian shares higher on Iran peace progress

By Kumar Tanishk Aug 3 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose on Monday, led by banks, healthcare and gold stocks as U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on Iran and fresh hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz lifted sentiment.

US stocks leap toward a record as profits keep piling up and oil prices ease

US stocks leap toward a record as profits keep piling up and oil prices ease

The U.S. stock market is rallying toward a record as companies keep piling up profits and oil prices ease

Morning Bid: Yen clings to gains but bond pressure builds

Morning Bid: Yen clings to gains but bond pressure builds

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter If U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was hoping for a reprieve from his to-do list, this might be as good as it gets.

Morning Bid: Earnings overload

Morning Bid: Earnings overload

August 4 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets World markets turned quieter on Tuesday after yesterday's equity rally and oil price decline, with Asian stock markets steady and Wall Street futures pointing up slightly.