The FTSE 100 edged higher on Friday, with gains in financial stocks offsetting weakness across the energy, mining, healthcare and consumer sectors. HSBC and Lloyds Banking rose more than 1%, while Barclays, NatWest and Standard Chartered also advanced. Antofagasta traded modestly higher after resuming operations at its Los Pelambres copper mine following a weather-related disruption. Reckitt Benckiser also posted small gains after announcing the sale of its Russian hygiene business to Arnest Management, a deal expected to result in a post-tax loss of about £175 million. Meanwhile, Shell and BP came under pressure as oil prices eased after their recent rally. On the economic front, UK retail sales surprised to the upside, rising 1% in June against expectations of a 0.3% decline. Meanwhile, the S&P Global PMI indicated UK business activity returned to growth, exceeding forecasts. The FTSE 100 remained on track for a weekly gain of around 0.7%.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 10715 points on July 24, 2026, gaining 0.71% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.76% and is up 17.48% 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 July 24 of 2026.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 10715 points on July 24, 2026, gaining 0.71% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.76% and is up 17.48% 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 10436.51 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 9825.49 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
GB100 10,711.80 72.63 0.68% 1.73% 17.45% Jul/24

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
HSBC Holdings 1,545.70 18.70 1.22% 61.28% 344.03B Jul/24
Shell 3,326.50 -17.50 -0.52% 24.70% 295.84B Jul/24
AstraZeneca 12,724.00 36.00 0.28% 17.79% 289.89B Jul/24
Unilever 4,565.00 22.00 0.48% 2.22% 183.85B Jul/24
Rolls-Royce 1,393.80 34.80 2.56% 42.63% 140.38B Jul/24
British American Tobacco 4,583.50 103.50 2.31% 17.53% 128.63B Jul/24
BP 553.10 -2.80 -0.50% 39.04% 125.77B Jul/24
Rio Tinto 6,845.50 -10.50 -0.15% 46.27% 110.86B Jul/24
GlaxoSmithKline 1,923.50 18.00 0.94% 38.13% 109.47B Jul/24
BAE Systems 1,963.50 -1.50 -0.08% 6.34% 93.22B Jul/24




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United Kingdom Inflation Rate 2.60 2.80 percent Jun 2026
United Kingdom Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Jun 2026
United Kingdom Unemployment Rate 4.90 4.90 percent May 2026

United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100)
The GB100 tracks the performance of 100 most capitalized companies traded on the London Stock Exchange. GB100 companies represent about 80 percent of the entire market capitalization of the London Stock Exchange. It is a free-float index with a base value of 1000 as of January 3, 1984. Stock index prices displayed on Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC), contract for difference (CFD), perpetual futures, and other derivative financial instruments intended to provide a general market reference only. These prices do not represent official exchange-traded index values or official licensing data from exchanges or index providers. The data is supplied by third-party providers and may differ from official market prices, settlement values, or real-time exchange data. While efforts are made to ensure reliability, Trading Economics does not independently verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. Users seeking official real-time or settlement data should obtain it directly from the relevant exchanges or authorized market data providers.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
10714.87 10639.17 10934.94 986.90 1984 - 2026 points Daily

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FTSE 100 Trades Higher, Set for Weekly Gain
The FTSE 100 edged higher on Friday, with gains in financial stocks offsetting weakness across the energy, mining, healthcare and consumer sectors. HSBC and Lloyds Banking rose more than 1%, while Barclays, NatWest and Standard Chartered also advanced. Antofagasta traded modestly higher after resuming operations at its Los Pelambres copper mine following a weather-related disruption. Reckitt Benckiser also posted small gains after announcing the sale of its Russian hygiene business to Arnest Management, a deal expected to result in a post-tax loss of about £175 million. Meanwhile, Shell and BP came under pressure as oil prices eased after their recent rally. On the economic front, UK retail sales surprised to the upside, rising 1% in June against expectations of a 0.3% decline. Meanwhile, the S&P Global PMI indicated UK business activity returned to growth, exceeding forecasts. The FTSE 100 remained on track for a weekly gain of around 0.7%.
2026-07-24
The FTSE 100 Index Opens 0.29% Higher
The FTSE 100 Index is gaining 31 points or 0.29 percent on Friday. Leading the gains are Relx (3.43%), 3i (3.14%) and The Sage Group (2.78%). Top losers are Airtel Africa (-5.79%), Howden Joinery (-1.56%) and Centrica (-1.08%).
2026-07-24
FTSE 100 Falls on Thursday
The FTSE 100 fell more than 0.5% on Thursday, as Brent extended gains for a fifth straight session to above $100 a barrel. Oil prices rallied after Iran-backed Houthi forces claimed attacks on two oil tankers in the Red Sea, reinforcing supply concerns. Shell and BP rose around 1.7% and 3%, respectively. RELX closed slightly lower, having opened around 2% higher, after reporting first-half operating profit in line with expectations, while reaffirming its full-year guidance. BT fell more than 1% after maintaining its annual outlook despite a slight decline in quarterly profit. Centrica (-10.4%) also reaffirmed guidance after posting stronger-than-expected first-half earnings. Meanwhile, EasyJet said profit fell by 70% in its fiscal third quarter, with its outlook still dependent on fuel prices and remaining summer demand. On the monetary policy front, the ECB kept rates unchanged, as expected.
2026-07-23