FTSE 100 Slips, St. James’s Place PLC Leads Losses

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On the flip side, Fresnillo (LON:FRES) PLC’s shares saw the most significant rise among FTSE 100 constituents, surging by 4.39%. BP (NYSE:BP) PLC, United Utilities (OTC:UUGRY) Group PLC, National Grid (LON:NG) PLC, and Shell PLC (LON:SHEL) also registered gains on Friday.

In currency markets, the pound fell against both the dollar and the euro, experiencing substantial shifts in both exchange rates. Meanwhile, Brent crude prices increased by 4.1%.

In bond markets, the yield on the 10-year gilt saw a decrease on Friday, aligning with the general downtrend in the equities market.

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