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London — FTSE 100 — FTSE 100 Climbs to 10,600.37 in Volatile Week to July 17
🇬🇧 LondonJuly 20, 2026

FTSE 100 Climbs to 10,600.37 in Volatile Week to July 17

The FTSE 100 advanced over the full trading week ended July 17, 2026, closing at 10,600.37 after recovering from mid-week pressure tied to UK GDP data and Middle East tensions. The index posted gains on July 16 and 17, with defensives providing support amid broader market caution. Energy and select consumer names helped offset weakness in financials and mining earlier in the period. Investors monitored oil price movements and sterling fluctuations throughout the sessions.

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London — FTSE 100 — FTSE 100 Declines Over 1% in Mixed Week to June 19
🇬🇧 LondonJune 22, 2026

FTSE 100 Declines Over 1% in Mixed Week to June 19

The FTSE 100 ended the week down more than 1%, closing at 10,363.27 on June 19 after fluctuating between gains midweek and sharp losses later. Mining stocks led declines amid commodity price pressure and geopolitical uncertainty over US-Iran talks, while energy and defence shares provided some support. UK economic data showed higher-than-expected public borrowing but stronger retail sales. Breadth narrowed as miners and banks weighed on the index.

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London — FTSE 100 — FTSE 100 Closes Week Down 0.3% at 10,368 as Defensives Outperform Miners
🇬🇧 LondonJune 8, 2026

FTSE 100 Closes Week Down 0.3% at 10,368 as Defensives Outperform Miners

The FTSE 100 declined 0.3% over the full trading week to June 5, 2026, closing at 10,368 after mixed daily moves that included a 0.68% drop on June 1 and a 0.33% gain on June 2. Defensive names provided support while mining stocks weighed on the index amid softer commodity prices and domestic housing data. Breadth remained narrow with limited participation beyond staples and healthcare.

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