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London open: Stocks fall, oil prices jump as Trump threatens Hormuz blockade

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Monday 13 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as oil prices rose after Donald Trump threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following failed peace talks with Iran.
At 0825 BST, the FTSE 100 was down 0.6% at 10,540.43. At the same time, Brent crude was up 6.3%...

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