FTSE 100 slipped 0.4% on Monday as US‑Iran tensions rose after seizure of an Iranian vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices rebounded sharply on shipping‑disruption fears, pressuring equities and stoking inflation concerns across markets.
M&C Saatchi posted 26.1% YoY operating profit drop, cancelled its final dividend and warned of Middle‑East impact on 2026 sport/entertainment business.
Plus500 delivered its strongest quarterly results in five years, while Mulberry, Evoke and Renishaw announced growth, acquisition talks and FY26 outlook upgrades.