FTSE indexes fall as rising conflict costs offset takeover-driven gains

UK stocks opened June lower as investors weighed the economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Broader losses were partly offset by gains in several merger-and-acquisition-related names. The move reflects a cautious, risk-off tone rather than a broad market shock.

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UK stocks opened June lower as investors weighed the economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Broader losses were partly offset by gains in several merger-and-acquisition-related names. The move reflects a cautious, risk-off tone rather than a broad market shock.