U.K. stocks slipped on Friday, sliding for a fifth straight session, weighed down by lingering concerns about tensions in the Middle East. Shares from mining and banking sectors were among the notable losers around noon.
Iran has tightened its grip over the key Strait of Hormuz and U.S. President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Navy to “shoot and kill any boat” that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
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FTSE 100 Modestly Lower As Middle East Tensions Continue To Weigh
2026-04-24 11:28:23
