Growing geopolitical tensions unsettle investors and push global markets lower
With geopolitical tensions escalating - the Malaysia Airlines crash in Ukraine, the west issuing tougher sanctions against Russia, and growing conflict in Gaza - it is no surprise that markets are under pressure.
Nor is it any surprise that investors are seeking havens for their cash. So utility companies are in demand, with *Severn Trent* climbing 18p at £19.04, *United Utilities* up 3.5p at 885.5p and *BG* 4p better at 1191.5p.
Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 52 minutes ago.
With geopolitical tensions escalating - the Malaysia Airlines crash in Ukraine, the west issuing tougher sanctions against Russia, and growing conflict in Gaza - it is no surprise that markets are under pressure.
Nor is it any surprise that investors are seeking havens for their cash. So utility companies are in demand, with *Severn Trent* climbing 18p at £19.04, *United Utilities* up 3.5p at 885.5p and *BG* 4p better at 1191.5p.
Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 52 minutes ago.