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London close: FTSE ends well off highs as US markets drop, Treasury yields jump

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended well off their highs on Tuesday as markets across the pond came under pressure and as US Treasury yields shot higher amid concerns about inflation.
The FTSE 100 closed up just 0.1% at 10,330.55, while Brent crude was down 0.9% at $111.05 a barrel.

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