After edging higher in early trades, the UK stock market’s benchmark index FTSE 100 slipped into negative territory Wednesday morning, weighed down by losses in mining and banking sectors.
The mood in the market remained cautious amid renewed tensions in the Middle East following the U.S. and Iran engaging in fresh attacks and counter-attacks.
The FTSE 100, which edged up to 10,259.28 in early trades, was down 50.72 points or 0.5% at 10,176.61 a little over half an hour before noon.
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FTSE 100 Down 0.5%; Banks, Miners Among Notable Losers
2026-06-10 10:27:26
