FTSE 100 closes 0.42 percent higher as softer oil eases gilt pressure
Published on 10/06/2026 at 21:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The FTSE 100 closed at 10,541.69 points on October 6, 2026, up 0.42 percent, as softer oil prices and easing gilt yields supported the market. Morningstar reported the index gained 43.75 points. The previous close was 10,497.94 points, while the session range was 10,498.03 to 10,602.57 points, according to Fidelity.
Drivers of the day
Oil prices declined as resilient Middle Eastern crude exports and a G7 emergency stockpile release eased supply concerns. Government borrowing costs also fell after the 10-year and 30-year gilt yields reached multi-decade highs last week. Reuters said financial and consumer staples shares led the gains.
Single stocks
Informa was the strongest FTSE 100 gainer, rising 2.8 percent after announcing plans to buy events organizer Clarion and separate its Taylor & Francis academic publishing division. AstraZeneca rose 2.2 percent after announcing more than USD 1 billion of investment in Massachusetts as part of a broader US investment plan, according to Euronext.
What is ahead
The next UK session begins with the Lloyds House Price Index for September scheduled for 6:00 a.m. London time on October 7, 2026. The measure has a consensus forecast of a 0.1 percent monthly decline. UK Treasury gilt auctions are also scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. London time, according to the Trading Economics calendar. The schedule is also listed by Borsa Italiana.
