FTSE 100 Moderately Lower As Bank, Mining Stocks Shed Ground

FTSE 100 fell on Friday as losses in financial and mining shares weighed on the benchmark index. Sentiment was further pressured by worries that the ongoing Middle East conflict could affect markets. The move reflects a cautious, risk-off tone rather than a fundamental UK-specific shock.

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FTSE 100 fell on Friday as losses in financial and mining shares weighed on the benchmark index. Sentiment was further pressured by worries that the ongoing Middle East conflict could affect markets. The move reflects a cautious, risk-off tone rather than a fundamental UK-specific shock.