FTSE 100 rises 1% as gilt yields retreat
London’s FTSE 100 rose 1% to 10,552.05 after a retreat in gilt yields, while telecom stocks fell following SpaceX’s acquisition of low-band spectrum.
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FTSE 100 rises 0.7% on softer oil, retreating gilt yields
London shares rose on Friday as oil prices eased and gilt yields retreated, lifting sentiment; the FTSE 100 was up 0.7% to 10,516.25 by 1045 GMT.
London FTSE 100 rises 0.5% as bond yields ease and oil falls
FTSE 100 up 0.5% to 10,554.51 points by 1030 GMT and FTSE 250 also up 0.5% amid easing gilt yields and lower oil prices. Financial and consumer staples lead; Informa gains on a planned £2.24bn Clarion deal.