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London close: Stocks mixed as oil prices continue rising

By Josh White

Date: Monday 07 Oct 2024

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a mixed note, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, benefiting energy stocks.

The FTSE 100 index gained 0.28%, closing at 8,303.62 points, while the more domestically-focussed FTSE 250 dropped 0.22% to 20,853.21 points.

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