The FTSE 100 Live: Blue-chip index dragged lower by miners and airlines as Iran war continues

FTSE 100 index chart showing downward trend with mining and airline stock icons in background amid geopolitical tensions

The FTSE 100 has faced renewed pressure amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, with mining stocks weighed down by volatile commodity prices and airlines suffering from disrupted routes, higher fuel costs, and reduced travel demand. The index trades lower in recent sessions, reflecting broader risk aversion despite gains in energy sectors from elevated oil prices, … Read more