Country: GB | Published: 2026-09-18
UK markets stayed mixed, with the FTSE 100 easing back as banks and energy shares weighed, though the index still holds onto a weekly gain. Sterling edged higher after retail sales
UK markets stayed mixed, with the FTSE 100 easing back as banks and energy shares weighed, though the index still holds onto a weekly gain. Sterling edged higher after retail sales beat expectations, pointing to resilient consumer spending, while gilts kept their rally going following the Bank of England's pause on bond sales. The push and pull remains between solid domestic demand and softer oil prices weighing on energy heavyweights, keeping the broader rally uneven across sectors.