FTSE 100 fell 1.8% on Friday as a leadership dispute in the UK Labour Party triggered market nervousness.
A vacant Labour MP seat may trigger a by‑election, possibly bringing Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham into Parliament, viewed as fiscally expansive.
Trump left Beijing after a two‑day visit, announcing “fantastic trade deals” including Chinese orders for Boeing aircraft, jet engines and agricultural products.
Beijing’s foreign ministry highlighted a new constructive China‑US relationship, while US officials discussed Iran sanctions and Chinese UN vote, adding geopolitical uncertainty.