Country: GB | Published: 2026-09-19
UK markets stayed mixed, with the FTSE 100 easing back as banks and energy shares weighed, though the index still holds a weekly gain. The Bank of England held rates steady and pau
UK markets stayed mixed, with the FTSE 100 easing back as banks and energy shares weighed, though the index still holds a weekly gain. The Bank of England held rates steady and paused its gilt sales, a surprise that lifted bond prices and eased borrowing cost worries, while sterling found support from resilient consumer spending. The tension now sits between cheaper money supporting the broader market and softer oil prices dragging on energy heavyweights, keeping the rally uneven across sectors.