The FTSE 100 closed Wednesday down 1.1% to 7588 points, with global market sentiment dampened due to rising tensions in the Middle East, CMC Markets U.K. chief market analyst Michael Hewson said in.
The FTSE 100 inched up 0.1% Tuesday despite inflation concerns re-emerging on rising oil prices and the caution stemming from the Federal Reserve s rates decision which could hint at another.
The FTSE 100 Closed Up Despite Rising Oil Prices, Higher Interest Rates Prospects morningstar.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from morningstar.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The FTSE 100 closed Tuesday up 0.2% to 7691 points, supported mainly by miners as investors focus on the U.S. Federal Reserve and the ECB meeting later in the week. Miner Antofagasta shares rose.
London Stocks Seen Opening Slightly Lower 0647 GMT - The FTSE 100 is expected to open 9.8 points lower, according to IG, having closed on Thursday at 7440.21. Equities rose following Thursday s.