UK equities head for fourth weekly decline amid lingering Middle East concerns
Published on March 27, 2026.
The UK's main stock indexes are on track for a fourth consecutive week of losses due to uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and potential inflation. U.S. President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face destruction of its energy facilities.
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