FTSE 100 Live: Stocks Stable as Oil Keeps Creeping Higher

The FTSE 100 remains stable and flat as energy markets face increasing pressure. Oil prices continue to creep higher, driven by rising tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. These geopolitical frictions are gripping the energy sector, contributing to the current stagnation of stock indices. Investors are monitoring the situation closely as the stability of the FTSE 100 persists despite the volatility seen in global oil markets and the ongoing regional instability affecting energy supplies.