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Lower oil prices boost FTSE 100 but defense stocks underperform
Summary
Lower oil prices lifted the FTSE 100 on Tuesday, while defence stocks lagged. The index ended up 43.75 points, or 0.4%, at 10,541.69.
Latest: The FTSE 100 ended up 43.75 points, or 0.4%, at 10,541.69 on Tuesday, boosted by lower oil prices, while defence stocks lagged.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 6 October
The FTSE 100 ended up 43.75 points, or 0.4%, at 10,541.69 on Tuesday, boosted by lower oil prices, while defence stocks lagged.
- 12:20The IndependentLower oil boosts FTSE 100 but defence stocks lag
- 12:19Evening StandardLower oil boosts FTSE 100 but defence stocks lag