Shares in FTSE 250 company fall by nearly a fifth as geopolitical turmoil pushes down freight ratesBusiness live – latest updatesThe world’s biggest ship broker has warned that geopolitical turmoil from war and Donald Trump’s tearing up of US foreign policy have hurt its revenues, sending its share price tumbling by nearly a fifth on Monday.Clarksons, which is listed on London’s FTSE 250 index of mid-sized companies, said the rates charged by shipping companies had dropped since the start of 2025, hit by concerns over the impact of tariffs. Continue reading...
War and Trump's trade policies have negatively impacted shipping broker Clarksons' revenues, causing a significant drop in its share price. Increased uncertainty due to political changes, regional conflicts, trade tensions, tariffs, sanctions, inflation, and changing monetary policies have contributed to lower shipping rates.
