FTSE 100 falls as tariffs and weak U.S. jobs data weigh on markets

Healthcare and industrial stocks hardest hit amid escalating global trade tensions

01 August 2025 · 23:49 UTC

British equities slipped as the FTSE 100 lost 0.7 percent following U.S. President Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs and a disappointing U.S. jobs report that pointed to slowing labour market growth, causing investors to reassess policy expectations and corporate profitability.  

FTSE 100 falls as tariffs and weak U.S. jobs data weigh on markets

FTSE 100 falls as tariffs and weak U.S. jobs data weigh on markets