UK stocks are swinging between gains and losses on Thursday with investors largely staying cautious, while keeping an eye on news from the Middle East.
Travel-related stocks are having a tough outing due to airspace closures in the Middle East region forcing carriers to cancel tens of thousands of flights over the past one week.
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Market Analysis
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.