FTSE 100 falls 1.4% as UK banking stocks drop amid Middle East conflict fears
The FTSE 100 closed down 1.4% on Tuesday as UK banking stocks including HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest and Barclays fell sharply
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FTSE 100 plummets to lowest level in two months as Trump wages trade war
The London Stock Exchange dropped for a sixth session in a row when markets opened this morning.
FTSE slumps ahead of Budget as spooked investors brace for £40bn in tax hikes
Rachel Reeves takes centre stage today with the Chancellor expected to unveil £40bn in measures aimed at stabilising public finances during her Budget later today.
FTSE slumps to lowest level in months as Budget shockwaves reverberate
The FTSE's jitters is a clear indication that financial markets are anxious in the wake of the measures announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves yesterday in the Commons.
