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Energy, mining shares support FTSE 100 as investors assess Middle East risk...
03 Oct, 2024 11:39 344 min read
The UK's FTSE 100 rose 0.2% on Wednesday, driven by gains in energy shares as oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions. Oil and gas stocks rose 1.6%, while industrial metal miners gained 1.2% on higher copper prices following China's stimulus measures. Insurer Prudential led gains, rising over 4%, while JD Sports fell 6.1% after not updating its annual guidance. The FTSE 250 dropped 0.6%, led by a decline in the automobile sector.... More