Country: GB | Published: 2026-09-22
UK equities closed lower as investors waited on developments in the US-Iran standoff, with oil prices easing on reports of movement around the Strait of Hormuz. On the political fr
UK equities closed lower as investors waited on developments in the US-Iran standoff, with oil prices easing on reports of movement around the Strait of Hormuz. On the political front, the new Prime Minister Burnham held his first meeting with Trump, who suggested relations were warmer than under his predecessor while criticising the Chagos deal and predicting a reconsideration. Retailer Kingfisher surged on results, offering a bright spot against a cautious broader tape.