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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Jeremy Cutler

DARK SECRETS: Ftse 100 slumps as us strikes test peace optimism | Vintage Vibes

US and Iranian strikes caused further market volatility on Thursday (PA) - (PA Wire)

The FTSE 100 closed lower on Thursday with hopes for peace between the US and Iran hanging in the balance as new reports of progress on a deal followed renewed hostilities between the two countries.

“The optimism which has persisted for much of this week about the prospects for a deal between the US and Iran is being severely tested,” said AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould.

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