LSE:ABF.L 20 February 2026

FTSE 100 Up; Banks and Defence Names Lead in London
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FTSE 100 Up; Banks and Defence Names Lead in London

The FTSE 100 rose 0.61% to 10,494.21 on Tuesday, led by gains in banks, industrials, and defence stocks as oil prices fell after a U.S.–Iran peace deal. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.15%. BP and Shell declined, while Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems advanced. Investors await UK May inflation data on June 17 and the Bank of England’s rate decision on June 18.
June 16, 2026
FTSE 100 today: UK shares end at record close on upbeat data, tariff ruling
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FTSE 100 today: UK shares end at record close on upbeat data, tariff ruling

The FTSE 100 closed up 59.85 points at 10,686.89 on Friday, topping its previous record, after strong UK retail sales and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ended Trump-era tariffs. January retail sales volumes jumped 1.8% from December, the biggest monthly rise since May 2024. The pound hovered near a one-month low, while UK business activity edged higher but private-sector jobs fell for a 17th month.
February 20, 2026