The UK stock market’s benchmark index FTSE 100 fell on Friday, sliding after two successive days of gains, as worries about Middle East tensions, and a lack of positive outcome from the U.S.-China summit hurt sentiment.
Investors also followed the developments on the political front where Andy Burnham moved closer to a potential bid for prime minister, with MP Josh Simons saying he would step aside for the Manchester mayor.
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FTSE 100 Down 1.5%; Miners, Bank Stocks Among Major Losers
2026-05-15 11:34:32
