Bullish
FTSE 100 rises 0.3% to 10,529.39 amid strong bank earnings and soft US inflation data.
The FTSE 100 gained 0.3% to close at 10,529.39 on July 14, 2026, driven by robust bank earnings and a softer-than-expected US inflation report. Barclays and HSBC both rose 1.9%, while BP and Shell benefited from higher oil prices. However, healthcare stocks like GSK and AstraZeneca declined due to specific sector challenges.
Key points
- Bank stocks led gains; Barclays and HSBC up 1.9%.
- BP and Shell rose 2.2% and 1.2%, respectively, on higher oil prices.
- Healthcare stocks underperformed; GSK fell 1.7%, AstraZeneca declined 2%.
- FTSE 100 closed at 10,529.39, up 0.3%.
Sources
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