FTSE 100 almost flat as global trade tensions dampen mood
The pound was also slightly lower as traders focused on UK politics.
London’s top shares only just avoided slipping into the red on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on the markets.
The FTSE 100 gained 5.74 points, or 0.08%, to close at 7,422.43.
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