The FTSE 100 fell 80.84 points, or 0.8%, to 10,460.85 by midday Wednesday, as rising bond yields and higher oil prices reversed much of Tuesday’s improvement in investor sentiment. The
FTSE 100 set to give back some of Tuesday’s gains
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 21 points, or 0.2%, lower at 10,520.59 on Wednesday, after closing 43.75 points, or 0.4%, higher at 10,541.69 on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 rises as oil prices and bond yields ease
The FTSE 100 rose around 0.42% to 10541.69 on Tuesday, with softer oil prices and lower government bond yields improving sentiment after last week’s sharp bond-market volatility.
FTSE 100 Set to Rise 0.3% as Tech Rally Lifts Global Markets
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 35 points, or 0.3%, higher at approximately 10,533.14 on Tuesday, extending Monday’s modest advance. London’s blue-chip index closed 35.99 points, or 0.3%,
FTSE 100 rises as energy and mining stocks provide support
The FTSE 100 closed 35.99 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,497.94 on Monday, outperforming continental European markets as heavyweight energy and resource shares provided support.
FTSE 100 Outperforms Europe as Oil Majors Rise
The FTSE 100 rose 27.96 points, or 0.3%, to 10,489.91 on Monday, outperforming most major European markets as higher oil prices supported heavyweight energy shares.
FTSE 100 Set to Rise as Weak US Jobs Data Eases Fed Rate-Hike Fears
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 30 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,492.55 on Monday, extending Friday’s modest recovery. London’s blue-chip index ended Friday 33.68 points, or 0.3%,
UK Diesel Hits £2 a Litre for First Time as Fuel Costs Surge
The average UK diesel price exceeded £2 a litre for the first time on Friday, reaching a record 200.01p a litre, according to RAC data.
FTSE 100 Posts Biggest Weekly Fall Since April Despite Friday Rebound
The FTSE 100 closed 33.7 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,461.95 on Friday, but still recorded its biggest weekly decline since mid-April.
What happened overnight – Friday 2nd October 2026
The previous session was dominated by surging government borrowing costs, which triggered particularly heavy losses across banks, housebuilders and other rate-sensitive shares.
FTSE 100 set to rebound after worst session since May
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 35 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,463 on Friday, recovering only a fraction of Thursday’s sharp decline.
FTSE 100 Falls 1.7% as UK 30-Year Gilt Yield Breaks 6%
The FTSE 100 closed 177 points, or 1.68%, lower at 10,428 on Thursday, marking its steepest daily decline since May.