Astra reported a fire at Russia’s sanctioned Sasta plant, which houses a Yandex DC data centre, raising UK and EU infrastructure-risk questions.
Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have limited sanctions, preserving Bern’s flexibility to align with EU measures.
The US has imposed tariffs on drone imports, with the UK receiving a preferential 10% rate, impacting British and European businesses and the London market.
The US and Iran agreed on a communication channel to secure the Strait of Hormuz, marking progress in talks that could stabilize energy routes vital to UK and EU interests.
US intelligence warns Israeli PM Netanyahu may try to disrupt the US-Iran nuclear deal, raising concerns for UK and European markets amid regional instability.
US envoy heads to Switzerland for resumed Iran nuclear talks amid Lebanon ceasefire demands, influencing sterling and London markets.
The US has lifted its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, enabling record oil flows that could stabilize UK and EU energy markets and influence sterling valuations.
The Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately following a US-Iran peace memorandum, easing tensions and potentially stabilising UK and EU energy markets and sterling.