U.K. shares decline ahead of U.S. durable-goods data

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U.K. shares declined before the U.S. durable-goods and housing reports and on the political situation in U.S. as the officials discuss the budget. The FTSE 100 Index fell 0.3% to 6,551.92 as of 11:42 a.m. London time, paring 0.3% gain; however, the gauge has gained 2.2% in September. The FTSE All-Share Index slid 0.3%, while Ireland's ISEQ Index fell 0.1% today.
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