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FTSE 100 rises 0.4% to 10,854.32 amid mining gains and geopolitical tensions.
The FTSE 100 edged higher by 0.4% to 10,854.32 on Monday, bolstered by strong performances in mining stocks. However, the index faced headwinds from declining oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Key points
- Mining stocks led the gains, with Antofagasta up 1.8% and Anglo American rising 1%.
- Energy stocks declined as oil prices eased; BP fell nearly 3% and Shell edged lower.
- Investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. plan to intensify economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expected to outline further measures later Monday.
Sources
- FTSE 100 Rises on MondayTrading Economics · August 24, 2026
- FTSE 100 today: Stocks lower as Iran sanctions and tech selloff weighInvesting.com · August 24, 2026
- FTSE 100 Struggles for DirectionTrading Economics · August 24, 2026
- FTSE 100 ticks higher as Middle East tensions persistUK Investor Magazine · August 24, 2026
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