UK PM Starmer has said US President Trump's remarks about British troops in Afghanistan were "insulting and frankly appalling" and suggested he should apologise

Starmer's condemnation of Trump's remarks could strain UK-US relations, which in turn might impact market sentiment, especially within defense and dollar-associated equities.

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Such geopolitical tensions often lead investors to seek safety in assets like gold and treasuries, while also influencing forex dynamics between the GBP and USD; watch for volatility around related pairs and indices.

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