London FTSE 100 Index Climbs as Defence and Finance Stocks Offset Energy Slump

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The FTSE 100 index rose following gains in financial and defence equities.

Energy sector weakness created downward pressure on commodity-heavy stocks.

Sector rotation helped cushion the wider London market from sharper declines.

Retirement funds and stocks and shares ISAs are directly impacted by blue-chip valuations.

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