The FTSE 100 took a little stumble, down 0.1%, ending its three-day winning streak. Mining stocks got a bit shaky, and energy shares felt the pinch from falling oil prices. Investors were on edge with geopolitical tensions heating up. Meanwhile, the FTSE 250 had a little pep in its step, rising 0.2%, thanks to homebuilders like Barratt Redrow spreading some cheer with buybacks.

Geopolitics
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