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FTSE 100 closes at 10,700.65, down 0.1%, amid mixed corporate earnings
The FTSE 100 index edged lower by 0.1% to 10,700.65 on September 23, 2026. While energy stocks like BP and Shell saw gains due to rising oil prices, the index was weighed down by declines in financial and retail sectors. Investors are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and the upcoming visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S.
Key points
- Energy stocks rise as oil prices rebound above $100 per barrel.
- JD Sports Fashion shares fall 5.7% following a 20% profit drop.
- FTSE 100 remains flat as gains in energy offset broader market weakness.
Sources
- FTSE 100 movers: Rentokil boosted by upgrade; JD Sports slumps after resultsFinancial News · September 23, 2026
- FTSE 100 muted as energy gains offset broader drag; Iran, Xi visit watchedMarketScreener · September 23, 2026
- FTSE 100 flat as energy gains offset pharma drag; Xi visit, Middle East in focusNews Minimalist · September 23, 2026
- FTSE 100 ends down amid New York tech slumpThe Standard · February 12, 2026
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