The FTSE 100 rose 0.7% on Tuesday, recovering from a 0.4% loss in the previous session, as oil prices fall further on growing hopes that this deal between the US and Iran could stick. Among major index constituents, Rolls-Royce added 2.7% and submarine contractor Babcock gained more than 2%, while banks including HSBC Holdings, Lloyds Banking Group and Barclays rose between 1.4% to 1.8%. Markets are also focused on a busy UK data calendar this week, with inflation, employment and retail sales figures due, alongside the Bank of England interest rate decision and the Makerfield by-election on Thursday.
United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 10494 points on June 16, 2026, gaining 0.61% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.65% and is up 18.79% 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 17 of 2026.
United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 10494 points on June 16, 2026, gaining 0.61% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.65% and is up 18.79% 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 10435.72 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 9730.32 in 12 months time.