The FTSE 100 recovered from early weakness to finish slightly higher on Monday, marking a third consecutive daily gain and outperforming most major global indices. The index benefited from its relatively low exposure to technology stocks, which helped cushion broader market volatility. Sentiment also improved after oil prices eased back from earlier highs, following comments from President Donald Trump suggesting that Iran and Israel were considering an immediate ceasefire, raising hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East. In corporate updates, Tate & Lyle surged after agreeing to a £2.7 billion acquisition by US group Ingredion, which offered 615 pence per share in cash, a significant premium to recent trading levels. Among other movers, British American Tobacco gained around 1.5%, HSBC rose 0.8%, and Shell added 0.4%, helping to support the index into positive territory by the close.
United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 10373 points on June 8, 2026, gaining 0.05% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.01% and is up 17.45% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. Historically, the United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) reached an all time high of 10934.94 in February of 2026. United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on June 9 of 2026.
United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 10373 points on June 8, 2026, gaining 0.05% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.01% and is up 17.45% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. The United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) is expected to trade at 10318.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 9637.10 in 12 months time.