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FTSE 100 today: Stocks fall as Gulf war lifts oil, miners slide on weaker metals
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Fusion42 · 22 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
FTSE 100 stocks fell driven by declines in mining shares due to weaker metals prices, while oil prices rose amid Gulf war tensions lifting crude prices. The conflict has also caused regional economic contraction expectations and heightened geopolitical risks affecting energy and metals markets.
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The Gulf war is pushing up oil prices and adding inflation pressure while metals prices weaken. If you trade or invest in commodities or metals-linked businesses, review exposure now as market shifts create risks and opportunities.
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