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FTSE 100 Volatile Amid Trade Tensions and Housing Concerns
3/14/2025
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Story summary
- The FTSE 100 experienced volatility, rising 0.4% before falling 0.1% amid US-Europe trade tensions.
- President Trump's tariff threats heightened investor anxiety following European and Canadian trade measures.
- Halma's positive earnings outlook drove gains, while UK housebuilders declined due to a cooling housing market.
- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors noted reduced buyer demand and predicted continued market softness.
