FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks at two-week low as Middle East crisis continues to impact oil and gas prices

London's FTSE 100 has fallen to a two-week low, primarily driven by continued instability in the Middle East, which is significantly impacting global oil and gas prices. The escalating geopolitical tensions and their direct effect on commodity markets are causing investor uncertainty and a flight from risk assets. Traders are closely watching for any de-escalation signals or further supply chain disruptions that could exacerbate inflationary pressures and affect corporate earnings, particularly for energy-heavy index constituents.