General · 3 June 2026

FTSE 100 Falls As Traders Turn Cautious

Higher energy costs and growing uncertainty weighed on investors, putting pressure on shares in London and other markets. UK stock indexes moved lower on 3 June as renewed fighting in the Middle East lifted crude prices and reduced appetite for risk. The FTSE 100 gave up 0.2% to 10,350.5 points, while the FTSE 250 edged down 0.1%.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 June 2026 at 13:42

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