UK Stocks Outperform Wall Street Amid Geopolitical Risks
The UK's FTSE 100 has outperformed major U.S. indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones in 2025 and early 2026. However, the ongoing war in Iran is creating uncertainty that could threaten this performance. The FTSE 100's resilience is attributed to its exposure to energy, mining, and defensive sectors.
Topics: FTSE 100 geopolitical risk index analysis market performance U.S. markets