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flag UK's FTSE 100 rose 0.2% as defence and mining stocks surged amid U.S. capture of Maduro and global tensions.

flag The UK’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% on Monday, driven by gains in defence and mining stocks amid geopolitical tensions following the reported U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and President Trump’s announcement of U.S. oversight until a new government is formed. flag Defence firms including BAE Systems, Babcock, and Rolls-Royce surged, with Rolls-Royce hitting a record high, while gold miners like Endeavour Mining and Fresnillo rose significantly. flag Gold prices jumped about 2% to $4,435 per ounce, reflecting safe-haven demand. flag Markets avoided a sell-off, with analysts noting investor confidence that the situation is contained and unlikely to escalate into broader conflict.

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