The U.K. stock market’s benchmark index FTSE 100 drifted down on Thursday, weighed down by losses mining and energy sectors. Investors reacted to a slew of earnings updates in addition to following Middle East news. Easing concerns about Fed interest rates following tame U.S. inflation data helped limit market’s downside.
Brent crude futures dropped to $87.25 a barrel, losing nearly 2% from previous close.
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FTSE 100 Down 0.27% On Mining Losses; U.K. GDP On Track
2026-08-13 10:19:12
