The turnaround in the fortunes of London’s blue-chip index came as figures showed US consumer prices fell more than expected in June.

The FTSE 100 closed up 1.00 point at 10,498.29.

London's FTSE indexes fell amid US-Iran tensions. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 priced at 14.5% YES.

The FTSE 100 closed down 13.47 points, 0.1%, at 10,515.92.