Defensive stocks lift FTSE 100 at start of pivotal week for central banks

UK's FTSE 100 rises as oil stocks gain; key announcements in focus

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.55% to 10,708.76 points

Defensive stocks lift FTSE 100 at start of pivotal week for central banks

London's FTSE 100 rose on Monday as investors flocked to defensive sectors such as healthcare and consumer staples, while government bond ​yields resumed their advance in a week packed with central bank ‌decisions.

FTSE 100 Closes Higher as Markets Look Ahead to Bank of England

The FTSE 100 closed 0.44% higher at 10,697.57 on Monday, as investors looked ahead to this week’s Bank of England interest-rate decision while continuing to assess the inflationary impact ofRead More...

FTSE 100 Rises as BP, Shell and GSK Lead Defensive Rally

The FTSE 100 rose on Monday as gains in BP, Shell and defensive stocks helped London equities recover from their steepest weekly decline in more than a month, while investors prepared for a packed week of UK economic data and central-bank decisions. London’s blue-chip index was up 0.55% at 10,708.76 by 0959 GMT, with energy, pharmaceutical and consumer staples stocks leading the advance. The more domestically focused FTSE 250 moved in the opposi…

FTSE 100 Gains As Energy And Healthcare Lead Market Positioning

Energy and healthcare stocks are leading the FTSE 100 as higher oil prices, rising bond yields and central bank decisions shape market positioning.

FTSE 250 Index Today Live: Mid-Cap Stocks Fall 0.52%, Lag FTSE 100 As Oil Surge Fuels Inflation Fears; What Are Investors Watching

The FTSE 250 fell today as surging oil prices, higher bond yields and Middle East tensions heightened concerns over UK inflation, interest rates and economic growth.