FTSE 100 Rises Led by Homebuilders
The FTSE 100 traded higher on Monday, following a modest gain in the previous session, as UK homebuilders surged on expectations surrounding the revival of the Help to Buy scheme. Persimmon jumped more than 15%, Barratt Redrow gained 14.7%, Howden Joinery rose 5.1%, and Kingfisher added 4.2%. Chancellor John Healey is