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

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. 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.