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London open: FTSE falls, oil rises as US-Iran tensions ramp up again

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Monday 20 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday, while oil prices rose as tensions between the US and Iran ramped up again and after the US intercepted an Iranian cargo ship trying to breach its maritime blockade.
At 0825 BST, the FTSE 100 was down 0.4% at 10,630.55,...

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