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London close: Stocks finish lower as oil prices sink

By Josh White

Date: Tuesday 15 Oct 2024

(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday in negative territory, driven primarily by a sharp decline in energy stocks following a drop in oil prices.

The FTSE 100 index shed 0.52% to close at 8,249.28 points, while the FTSE 250 fell 0.11%, finishing at 20,794.44 points.

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