FTSE 100 falls nearly 1% as geopolitical tensions lift oil
U.K. stocks tumbled amid concerns about global economic growth. Oil climbed after U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian tankers and Tehran retaliated with missile strikes in Jordan; Brent crude futures rose to $100.49.
K. stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as worries over global economic growth intensified. S. forces destroyed five Iranian tankers and Tehran responded with missile strikes in Jordan.