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London close: Oil spikes, stocks drop as investors eye Middle East conflict

Published by Benjamin Chiou on 2nd March 2026

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks pulled back sharply from record highs on Monday as risk appetite was hammered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, as surging oil prices raised fears about inflationary pressures closer to home.

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