Stocks close down as oil rises and gold retreats

Stocks close down as oil rises and gold retreats

The FTSE 100 index closed down 241.79 points, 2.4%, at 10,063.50.

FTSE plummets by more than 300 points as investors react 'to the Middle East conflict intensifying' - London Business News

FTSE plummets by more than 300 points as investors react to gas price surges and geopolitical tensions over Iran.

FTSE 100 Falls Sharply as Financial and Mining Stocks Lead Broad Market Decline

The FTSE 100 fell notably in midday London trading on Wednesday, with the index at 10,086.88, down 218.41 points (2.12%), as widespread selling across financial and mining stocks weighed heavily on the benchmark. The decline reflects a broad-based move lower across UK equities, with risk sentiment weakening as investors reduce exposure to cyclical and commodity-linked sectors. Energy Stocks Provide Limited Support Energy stocks were among the fe…