FTSE 100 today: Stocks slip as Middle East tensions keep oil above $105

The FTSE 100 experienced a slight decline on Friday due to Middle East tensions keeping oil prices above $105 a barrel, following a previous record-high close. Germany's DAC rose 0.61% and France's CAC 40 fell 0.08%, while the British pound strengthened by 0.33% against the US dollar. Brent crude futures dropped 0.67% to $105.21 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate oil prices declined 0.76% to $97.24 a barrel.

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