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FTSE 100 rises for a third day as bond rout eases: is the worst finally over?
The FTSE 100 rose for a third straight session on Tuesday as easing pressure in global bond markets and gains in healthcare stocks helped London extend its rebound from last week's selloff. The blue-chip index climbed about 0.6% in early trade after gaining 0.34% on Monday and 0.32% on Friday.
FTSE 100 tumbles as oil shock sends UK borrowing costs back to 1998
The FTSE 100 fell to a two-month low on Tuesday as another surge in oil prices drove UK borrowing costs higher, outweighing the usual boost that expensive crude can give London's heavyweight energy shares. The blue-chip index dropped 0.59% to 10,634.49 by 1000 GMT, while the FTSE 250 lost 0.46%.
FTSE 100 rises as investors seek defensive stocks amid higher yields
London's FTSE 100 index rose on Monday as investors moved towards defensive sectors, including healthcare and consumer staples. The gains came as oil prices and bond yields resumed their advance ahead of a week filled with central bank policy decisions.
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FTSE 100 powers ahead as mining giants surge while Europe struggles to keep up
The FTSE 100 edged higher on Friday, outperforming a largely subdued European market as a rally in London-listed miners offset concerns over rising government bond yields and expensive oil. Britain's blue-chip benchmark was up 0.22% in morning trading, while the FTSE 250 also advanced modestly.
FTSE 100 near record highs, but $90 oil could change the picture fast
The FTSE 100 edged lower on Wednesday as another rise in oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions kept investors cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report. London's blue-chip index traded around 10,830 in early dealings, extending this week's subdued run after falling 0.17% on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 rises through Asia's chip crash, but is London's rally built to last?
UK stocks edged higher on Thursday as upbeat company updates helped London resist a sharp technology-led retreat across Asia. The FTSE 100 gained about 0.2%, trading near 10,910, while the FTSE 250 also advanced.
FTSE 100 gains as lower oil prices lift global risk sentiment
London's FTSE 100 gained on Monday as a pause in US-Iran hostilities over the weekend sent oil prices lower and improved risk sentiment across global markets. However, a sharp decline in energy stocks limited the broader advance.
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FTSE 100 falls as rising oil prices and political uncertainty weigh on sentiment
London's FTSE 100 edged lower on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Investors also turned their attention to Britain's political transition as Andy Burnham prepared to take office as the country's new prime minister.
Top 4 catalysts for the FTSE 100 Index this week
The FTSE 100 Index has held steady in the past few days, reaching its highest point since July 8. It has jumped by nearly 10% from its lowest point in March this year.
