Iran uncertainty drives DIY investors to increase energy and tech exposure

Airlines, luxury and oils trimmed

Linus Uhlig
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Over four in ten DIY investors have looked to increase their exposure to energy and technology amid concerns about the inflationary impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

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