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London close: Stocks fall for fifth day as geopolitical uncertainty persists

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Friday 24 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 fell for the fifth straight session on Friday amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, as investor focus remains fixed on developments in the Middle East.
The UK benchmark index finished 0.75% lower at 10,379.08, its lowest finish since 7 April, having dropped 2.71% over the week.

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