FTSE 100 Falls as Middle East Conflict Saps Risk Appetite

London stocks fell on Thursday as Middle East conflict intensified and investors awaited the Bank of England decision. Energy shares rose as oil prices gained.

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Major stock indices in the United Kingdom experienced a sharp decline on Thursday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East severely impacted global risk appetite. Investors are also bracing for the upcoming monetary policy decision from the Bank of England.

Signage outside the London Stock Exchange Group headquarters in Paternoster Square, London, on April 25, 2025. Photo by Toby Melville/Reuters.
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