Energy stocks keep FTSE 100 steady as trade deal optimism wanes
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 12 2025
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Source: Reuters
Market Performance: London's FTSE 100 experienced slight declines due to waning optimism over the U.S.-China trade deal, despite gains in energy stocks and some corporate news providing limited support.
Economic Concerns: The British economy faced a larger-than-expected contraction, marking its most significant monthly drop since October 2023, while geopolitical tensions and global stock sell-offs added to market caution.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
