The FTSE 100 benchmark of the London Stock Exchange extended its winning streak to the sixth session. Markets cheered the less-than-feared disruption in global markets following the announcement of wider sanctions by the U.S. on Iran.
The FTSE 100 which had closed at 10,854.32 on Monday traded between 10,886.05 and 10,854.22 on Thursday.
The index is currently trading at 10,863.24, adding 0.08 percent from the previous close. The index has rallied more than 16 percent over the course of the past year.
In the 100-scrip index, only 38 scrips are trading in the overnight red zone.
Melrose Industries jumped almost 10 percent. Rolls-Royce Holdings, Polar Capital Technology Trust, International Consolidated Airlines Group, all followed with gains of more than 2.5 percent.
Subscribe to continue reading the article.
This article is available exclusively to RTT Biotech Investor and Intelligent Investor subscribers. Subscribe with a RTTNews subscription.
Start Free Trial
FREE 7-Day Trial – No Payment Required
Market Analysis
FTSE 100 Rises For The Sixth Day
2026-08-25 13:13:55
