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London IPOs down more than 90% as war, inflation and commodity prices crush raisings

Worldwide, the number of deals is down 37%, while capital raised has declined by 51%

Continued uncertainty over the war and the macroeconomic landscape is set to continue to pose risks to London listings
Continued uncertainty over the war and the macroeconomic landscape is set to continue to pose risks to London listings Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images

IPOs on the London Stock Exchange are off to a slow start this year, as high inflation and the war in Ukraine fuel uncertainty.

While more companies have chosen to list in the City in the opening three months of 2022 than the previous year, the amount they have raised has taken a hammering in the face of macroeconomic headwinds.

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