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London close: FTSE traipses lower as sterling gains on poll ahead of UK vote
London stocks traipsed lower on Monday as sterling gained, with Wall St following suit, as UK investors took a cautious tone ahead of the general election on Thursday and after the weekend's terror attack on the UK capital.
FX round-up: Sterling rises as election nears, poll noise ratchets up
Sterling was overall stronger on Monday as the UK general election nears and poll noise ratchets up on what the possible outcome of the ballot on Thursday might be.
Commodities: Crude sinks as Saudi et al cut diplomatic ties with Qatar
Crude-oil futures rounded lower on Monday as traders already nervy about Opec's extended output curbs took fright at four Middle East countries today cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar.
UK police raid more homes after London attack
British police raided two more homes in east London on Monday as they stepped up their investigation into Saturday's terror attack in the capital that claimed seven lives.