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news Mercopress 2026-05-18

London Stock Exchange Gains 1.26%, Led by Oil and Defense Sectors

The London Stock Exchange closed up 1.26% on Monday, driven by strong performance in the oil and defense sectors. The rise was influenced by increasing crude oil prices amid stalled negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

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