Lower oil boosts FTSE 100 but defence stocks lag

Lower oil boosts FTSE 100 but defence stocks lag

The FTSE 100 index ended up 43.75 points, or 0.4%, at 10,541.69, on Tuesday.

London stocks gain on softer oil, easing gilt yields; Defence shares fall

FTSE 100 — A Case of Oil, Gilt Yields & Global Risk Sentiment

Current Setup The FTSE 100 has recovered from last week’s sharp sell-off. Although it opened today’s session on a lower note, it currently trades at 10,518–10,520, following Monday’s close at 10,497.94. The index gained 0.13% on Tuesday after UK government bond yields eased and oil prices fell below $100 per barrel on improved oil shipping. Despite this modest rebound, the broader technical picture remains fragile. Last Thursday’s negative start…

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. The FTSE 250Read More...