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London’s FTSE 100 fell again on Tuesday 18 November 2025, as a global “risk‑off” wave driven by tech valuation worries, fading hopes of a near‑term US rate cut and a sharp drop in Bitcoin spilled into the UK stock market. The blue‑chip index traded around 9,580–9,600, down just under 1% from Monday’s close of 9,675.43, while the FTSE 250 mid‑cap benchmark slid about 1.1% to roughly 21,450.  Investing.com+2London South East+2 Just days after hitting an all‑time high near 9,930, the FTSE 100 is now more than 3% below that peak, underlining how quickly sentiment has flipped from euphoria to caution.  Investing.com+2The Guardian+2 FTSE 100 and UK indices: where the market