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FTSE 100 falls 0.9% as Barclays shares drop over reported scrutiny

Barclays shares fell 2.7% after the Financial Times said the Bank of England was examining how traders described risky private credit loans. Brent crude remained above $107 a barrel, keeping inflation worries high. Industrial metal miners and aerospace and defence stocks each lost about 2%, while investors awaited UK inflation and retail sales figures.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 October 2026 at 12:25

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