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London open: FTSE falls as energy stocks slump; ADP, JOLTS eyed

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Wednesday 07 Jan 2026

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following a record close the previous day, with oil giants under the cosh, as investors eyed the latest ADP and JOLTS reports ahead of Friday's non-farm payrolls.
At 0845 GMT, the FTSE 100 was down 0.4% at 10,083.89. On Tuesday,...

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