What is the significance of the meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials?

The meeting aims to defuse ongoing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

Which sectors saw losses in the market?

The non-life insurers index led losses, ending down 1.3%, and pharma stocks dipped 0.4%.

What was the impact of the U.S. jobs report on market concerns?

The U.S. jobs report alleviated concerns regarding an economic slowdown despite ongoing tariff issues.

Which stock saw the largest gain in the FTSE 250?

Spectris soared 60% after receiving a takeover proposal from private equity firm Advent.

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London's FTSE stalls after four-week sprint as trade tensions dominate

Q: What was the closing value of the FTSE 100?

The FTSE 100 closed flat at 8,832.28 points.

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on June 9, 2025

2 min read

Last updated: January 23, 2026

London's FTSE stalls after four-week sprint as trade tensions dominate

By Purvi Agarwal and Pranav Kashyap

(Reuters) -London's benchmark equities index was flat on Monday after a four-week bull run, in caution as top U.S. and Chinese officials met in London to try and defuse a high-stakes trade dispute.

The FTSE 100 closed flat at 8,832.28 points, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 was up 0.6%.

A meeting with top officials from the U.S. and China unfolded in London that investors hope will produce some progress in de-escalating trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies.

The discussions emerged from a phone call between the nations' respective presidents last week, where they pledged to continue dialogue amid a trade war that threatens a global supply chain shock and slower economic growth.

British finance minister Rachel Reeves will hold a meeting with Chinese vice premier He Lifeng, although there were no details on when the talks would be held.

London stocks rounded off the previous week with gains and logged a fourth straight week of advances, the longest in nearly five months.

A U.S. jobs report on Friday allayed concerns of an economic slowdown in the world's biggest economy despite a U.S. tariff roller coaster.

The non-life insurers index led losses among sectors, ending down 1.3%.

Pharma stocks dipped 0.4%, as investors looked to book some profits.

Among individual stocks, WPP slipped 2.8% to the bottom of the FTSE 100 after the ad group said its Chief Executive Officer Mark Read would retire by the end of 2025.

Spectris soared 60%, leading FTSE 250 gains, after the scientific instruments maker said it has received a takeover proposal from private equity firm Advent valuing its shares at 37.35 pounds per share.

Alphawave jumped 18.9% after U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm agreed to acquire the semiconductor company for about $2.4 billion.

Asset manager M&G rose 3% after UBS upgraded its rating to 'buy' from 'neutral'.

(Reporting by Purvi Agarwal, Pranav Kashyap and Ragini Mathur in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel and Chris Reese)

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