FTSE 100 falls as Middle East tensions impact mining stocks and boost oil prices. Crude oil at new all-time high by December 31 at 11.5% YES.

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.