UK equities fell sharply, with the FTSE 100 down 1.20% and the FTSE 250 off 1.22% by 10:58 am GMT, as investors reacted to rising political uncertainty around Prime Minister Keir Starmer and renewed inflation risks from higher oil prices. The move reflects a broad risk-off tone, with domestic politics and energy-driven inflation pressures weighing on sentiment.
UK equities fell sharply, with the FTSE 100 down 1.20% and the FTSE 250 off 1.22% by 10:58 am GMT, as investors reacted to rising political uncertainty around Prime Minister Keir Starmer and renewed inflation risks from higher oil prices. The move reflects a broad risk-off tone, with domestic politics and energy-driven inflation pressures weighing on sentiment.
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moderately negative
Sentiment Score
-0.45
