Country: GB | Published: 2026-09-23
UK equities found some footing as London stocks rallied alongside a retreat in oil prices, a modest reprieve after recent pressure on the FTSE 100. Energy remained in focus with Sh
UK equities found some footing as London stocks rallied alongside a retreat in oil prices, a modest reprieve after recent pressure on the FTSE 100. Energy remained in focus with Shell completing a major Gulf asset sale that lifted its shares, while the government said it will revisit the Chagos Islands deal following fresh criticism from Washington, keeping diplomatic friction on the radar. The mix leaves the market balancing a firmer tape against lingering fiscal and political uncertainty.