AFP, New York :
World stock markets drifted in subdued trading on Tuesday as investors remained cautious following last week’s Syria strike and saber-rattling on the Korean peninsula.
London outperformed its peers as the market digested news that Britain’s inflation rate held at a 3.5-year peak in March.
The London stock index climbed 0.2 percent, while Frankfurt and Paris both closed lower.
“Cautious investors are heading for the sidelines amid geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, the Korean Peninsula and the upcoming French election all contributing to dampen sentiment.
World stock markets drifted in subdued trading on Tuesday as investors remained cautious following last week’s Syria strike and saber-rattling on the Korean peninsula.
London outperformed its peers as the market digested news that Britain’s inflation rate held at a 3.5-year peak in March.
The London stock index climbed 0.2 percent, while Frankfurt and Paris both closed lower.
“Cautious investors are heading for the sidelines amid geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, the Korean Peninsula and the upcoming French election all contributing to dampen sentiment.
