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London close: FTSE falls amid rising bond yields; banks slump

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Wednesday 07 Oct 2026

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Wednesday amid rising bond yields and as Brent crude remained above $100 a barrel, with banks pacing the decline.
The FTSE 100 closed down 0.8% at 10,458.50, while Brent crude was up 0.3% at $100.92 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate was 0.4% lower...

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