FTSE 100 Dives as UK Wages Slow Down the Fun

The FTSE 100 took a plunge as UK wages decided to hit the brakes, only rising 3.9%. With private pay growth dropping to 2.9%, traders are feeling the heat! The job market seems a bit under the weather, and global tensions are making everyone uneasy. Will the Bank of England hold steady or change course? Hang on tight, it's going to be a bumpy ride!