FTSE 100 Dips as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on London Markets

The modest decline was driven largely by a sell-off in precious metal mining stocks, which offset the gains seen in the energy sector. While rising oil prices typically bolster energy equities, the broader market remained tethered to caution as traders weighed the potential for prolonged geopolitical volatility. The FTSE 250 mirrored this lackluster performance, dipping 0.09% as the prevailing uncertainty stifled momentum across mid-cap stocks.