What’s Keeping UK Stock Markets Under More Strain Than Others?

UK stock markets have been performing poorly in recent times over growing worries about the coronavirus pandemic and whether the measures taken by the government would prove adequate. While this is a trend being seen across major stock indices around the world, stocks in the UK have added pressure due to ongoing Brexit uncertainty with Britain-EU negotiations being postponed.

When compared to their European counterparts, Britain’s FTSE 250 has experienced a sharp fall over the past month. Since February 19, it has lost around 43% of its value while the FTSE 100 has seen a decline of 33%. In comparison, pan-European STOXX 600 has experienced a 36% fall during the same period.

British stocks have also performed worse than stocks in France, Spain and Italy, countries that have reported far more coronavirus cases. Analysts worry that the steep decline could also be fueled by traders’ concerns that stimulus measures being undertaken by the British government and central bank are not adequate.

In addition, stocks in Britain also have to grapple with a weakening pound in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. A mad rush towards the dollar has sent GBP/USD to multi-year lows, and the currency is expected to trade under pressure for some time to come, compounding problems in British financial markets.

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Arslan Butt
Index & Commodity Analyst
Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.
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