Country: GB | Published: 2026-09-18
UK markets showed a mixed picture today, with the FTSE 100 pulling back as banks and energy shares weighed, though the index still eyes a weekly gain. Sterling ticked higher after
UK markets showed a mixed picture today, with the FTSE 100 pulling back as banks and energy shares weighed, though the index still eyes a weekly gain. Sterling ticked higher after retail sales beat expectations, reinforcing the story of resilient consumers, while gilts continued their rally following the Bank of England's pause on bond sales. The tension sits between strong domestic demand and softer oil prices dragging on energy heavyweights, leaving the broader rally uneven across sectors.