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FTSE 100 Live: London index starts slightly higher, brent crude rising again

FTSE 100 Live: London index starts slightly higher, brent crude rising again

Long-term government borrowing costs across leading economies have surged to their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis, driven by spiking energy markets and geopolitical friction involving the US and Iran.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 10:50 ·Elena Voss 4 min read