Business · 7 September 2026
London shares fall slightly but BP and Shell gain on high oil prices
The FTSE 100, Britain's top stock market index, dropped 0.1% on Monday morning following strong American employment figures. Traders believe the US Federal Reserve, America's central bank, now has a 58% chance of raising borrowing costs this September. Meanwhile, Spire Healthcare shares climbed roughly 3% after accepting a buyout offer worth about £1,026 million from several investment funds.
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