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London close: FTSE ends down but off lows as Brent tops $105 a barrel

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Thursday 08 Oct 2026

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Thursday as Brent crude topped $105 a barrel and bonds sold off, but the top-flight index ended off lows thanks to strong performances from the likes of Tesco, Imperial Brands, BP and Shell.
The FTSE 100 closed down 0.2% at 10,441.60, while Brent crude...

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