FTSE 100 closes 0.26% higher at 10,722.07

The FTSE 100 closed higher on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as gains in energy stocks helped London's blue-chip index withstand continued uncertainty over interest rates and the economic outlook. The index finished at 10,722.07 points, up 27.57 points, or 0.26 percent, according to Morningstar, citing Dow Jones Market Data and FactSet.

Energy stocks support the index

Energy was the main sectoral support during the session. Reuters reported that the FTSE 100 was supported by gains in the sector, with investors also focused on forthcoming US inflation data and its implications for Federal Reserve policy. At 1004 GMT, Reuters had reported the index up 0.3 percent at 10,782.19 points, indicating that the market subsequently gave back part of its intraday advance before the close.

Second consecutive daily gain

The closing advance marked the FTSE 100's second consecutive positive session. Morningstar's Dow Jones Market Data report said the index gained 35.53 points, or 0.33 percent, over the two sessions through Thursday and rose on three of the past four trading days. The broader move remained measured: the index was still 1.73 percent below its record close of 10,910.55, reached on February 27, 2026.

Policy remains central to sentiment

For investors, the session combined company- and sector-specific support with a wider focus on inflation and interest rates. Energy shares helped lift the headline index, but the market's attention remained sensitive to signals that could alter expectations for the path of US monetary policy. The closing gain therefore represents a firmer session rather than a decisive break from the recent range.

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