The Iran war has led to an increase in profit warnings among London-listed companies, particularly affecting housebuilders, leisure, and retail sectors due to rising energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty.

UK · 2026-07-19

1. Step 1 · The triggerIran conflict disrupts global energy supply, pushing up oil and gas prices
2. Step 2 · Knock-onUK wholesale gas and electricity prices rise, increasing input costs for energy-intensive sectors
3. Step 3 · Knock-onHousebuilders face higher build costs and mortgage rate rises dampen demand; leisure and retail see consumer spending pullback
4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs in these sectors issue profit warnings, face margin compression, and may need to draw on revolving credit facilities at higher rates

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Source: City A.M.

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