European Stocks Mostly Closed for Holiday; UK Market Decline Narrows
Amidst the Labor Day holiday, which saw most European markets closed, the UK stock market ended with a narrowed decline due to falling oil prices driven by expectations of a Middle East peace deal. The London FTSE 100 index fell by 0.14%, closing at 10363.93 points.
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(Central News Agency, London, May 1st, comprehensive foreign report) The UK stock market saw a narrowed decline today, with light trading, as most European stock markets were closed due to the Labor Day holiday, and oil prices fell amid expectations of a Middle East peace deal.
The London FTSE 100 index fell by 14.89 points, or 0.14%, closing at 10363.93 points.
German and French stock markets were closed. (Compiled by Hsu Jui-cheng) 1150502
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(Central News Agency, London, May 1st, comprehensive foreign report) The UK stock market saw a narrowed decline today, with light trading, as most European stock markets were closed due to the Labor Day holiday, and oil prices fell amid expectations of a Middle East peace deal.
The London FTSE 100 index fell by 14.89 points, or 0.14%, closing at 10363.93 points.
German and French stock markets were closed. (Compiled by Hsu Jui-cheng) 1150502
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