FTSE 100 edges lower as healthcare, energy stocks weigh; Iran-Oman talks in focus

Aug 26 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 edged lower on Wednesday as healthcare and energy stocks weighed on sentiment, while investors also assessed U.S. inflation data and waited for Nvidia's quarterly earnings. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index declined 0.07% to 10,878.12 points, retreating after six straight sessions of gains, while the midcap FTSE 250 rose 0.17%.

Aug 26, 2026 - 21:00
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FTSE 100 edges lower as healthcare, energy stocks weigh; Iran-Oman talks in focus
Aug 26 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 edged lower on Wednesday as healthcare and energy stocks weighed on sentiment, while investors also assessed U.S. inflation data and waited for Nvidia's quarterly earnings. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index declined 0.07% to 10,878.12 points, retreating after six straight sessions of gains, while the midcap FTSE 250 rose 0.17%.

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