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FTSE 100 Drifts Lower In Cautious Trade

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UK equities drifted lower on Friday as investors turned cautious ahead of proposed U.S.-Iran negotiations this weekend aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. The market underperformed its peers, reflecting a modest risk-off tone driven by geopolitics rather than any domestic economic catalyst.

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UK equities drifted lower on Friday as investors turned cautious ahead of proposed U.S.-Iran negotiations this weekend aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. The market underperformed its peers, reflecting a modest risk-off tone driven by geopolitics rather than any domestic economic catalyst.

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Market Sentiment

Overall Sentiment

mildly negative

Sentiment Score

-0.15