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FTSE 100 ends 6-day winning streak, closing at 10,887 points on August 26, 2026.
The FTSE 100 index concluded its six-day winning streak on August 26, 2026, closing at 10,887 points. This slight decline was primarily influenced by a drop in oil prices, which negatively impacted energy stocks like BP and Shell. Conversely, mining stocks such as Antofagasta, Anglo American, and Fresnillo saw gains, providing some support to the index.
Key points
- Energy stocks decline as oil prices fall.
- Mining stocks gain amid rising precious metals prices.
- FTSE Russell announces reshuffle, removing Entain and Persimmon from FTSE 100.
- Ofgem increases UK energy price cap by 4% from October.
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