FTSE 100 Slips 1.3%; Miners Lose Ground

UK equities opened weak as investors stayed cautious amid uncertainty over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks, creating a modest risk-off tone. The geopolitical uncertainty is likely to weigh on intraday equity flows and sentiment, particularly in sectors sensitive to geopolitical risk.

Analysis

UK equities opened weak as investors stayed cautious amid uncertainty over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks, creating a modest risk-off tone. The geopolitical uncertainty is likely to weigh on intraday equity flows and sentiment, particularly in sectors sensitive to geopolitical risk.