Bearish
FTSE 100 retreats 1.4% as banks and energy stocks decline; index closes at 10,659.13.
The FTSE 100 index fell 1.4% to 10,659.13 points on September 18, 2026, primarily due to declines in banking and energy sectors. Banks lost 2.1%, with Lloyds and HSBC falling 2.9% and 1.6%, respectively. Energy companies were down 0.8%, as oil prices fell for a third straight session on easing concerns over Saudi supply disruptions.
Key points
- Banks and energy stocks drag FTSE 100 lower.
- Telecom stocks decline; construction and materials rise.
- UK consumers unexpectedly increase shopping in August.
Sources
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