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UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.23% at 9,667.35 on Tuesday, lifted by gains in defence stocks like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce after news of a major German defence deal. British American Tobacco fell nearly 3% after warning on 2026 trading. The FTSE 250 ended 0.16% higher. Trading was subdued ahead of interest rate decisions from the Fed and Bank of England.
9 December 2025
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  • Crude Oil Prices Drop Amid Prospects of US-Iran Peace Talks
    April 25, 2026, 7:12 PM EDT. Crude oil prices fell sharply on Friday, with June WTI futures down 1.51%, after reports surfaced that the U.S. may engage in a second round of peace negotiations with Iran. President Trump plans to send envoys to Pakistan, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected, though Iran denies scheduled talks. Despite price drops, energy prices remain supported as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues, disrupting approximately 20% of global oil and LNG transit. Goldman Sachs estimates a 14.5 million bpd output cut in the Persian Gulf and significant draws on crude inventories. The U.S. naval blockade remains in place until a deal is reached, worsening supply concerns amid Middle East tensions. OPEC+ faces production challenges, with recent output at a 35-year low due to regional conflicts.

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