The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is drifting lower on Tuesday with nearly two third of its components losing ground amid uncertainty about near term growth outlook for global economy due to trade related issues.
Also, with some key economic and political events scheduled for the week, investors appear a bit reluctant to make significant moves.
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Forex News
April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.