The FTSE 100 advanced 0.3% to 10,640 Friday afternoon, reaching its highest level since early March and heading for a third straight week of gains. Investors remained cautiously optimistic ahead of US-Iran negotiations this weekend, while also welcoming signs of potential progress in Ukraine-Russia peace talks, which could materialize sooner than expected. US President Trump struck a dual tone, expressing optimism about a possible deal with Iran but later warning Tehran over new fees imposed on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry accused Iran and its proxies of new drone attacks, with the critical waterway remaining largely blocked. In corporate news, Unite Group rose 0.5% after reaffirming its occupancy and rental growth guidance, though it cautioned that results may come in at the lower end of expectations for the 2026/27 academic year. Conversely, Compass Group fell 1.6% after a weak update from French rival Sodexo.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 10635 points on April 10, 2026, gaining 0.29% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.71% and is up 33.53% 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 April 10 of 2026.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 10635 points on April 10, 2026, gaining 0.29% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.71% and is up 33.53% 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 10217.37 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 9559.64 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
GB100 10,641.41 37.93 0.36% 2.78% 33.62% Apr/10

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
HSBC Holdings 1,346.60 13.00 0.97% 81.12% 352.41B Apr/10
Shell 3,415.50 -33.00 -0.96% 47.99% 295.84B Apr/10
AstraZeneca 15,420.00 144.00 0.94% 54.08% 294.03B Apr/10
Unilever 4,344.20 35.70 0.83% -7.00% 183.85B Apr/10
Rolls-Royce 1,277.00 -2.80 -0.22% 84.06% 140.38B Apr/10
British American Tobacco 4,372.00 36.00 0.83% 38.57% 128.63B Apr/10
BP 572.60 -7.90 -1.36% 72.63% 119.52B Apr/10
GlaxoSmithKline 2,184.00 17.00 0.78% 68.78% 118.86B Apr/10
Rio Tinto 7,321.00 73.00 1.01% 70.12% 110.86B Apr/10
Lloyds Banking 101.64 1.02 1.01% 52.25% 94B Apr/10




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United Kingdom Inflation Rate 3.00 3.00 percent Feb 2026
United Kingdom Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Mar 2026
United Kingdom Unemployment Rate 5.20 5.20 percent Jan 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. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
10634.65 10603.48 10934.94 986.90 1984 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: United Kingdom

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FTSE 100 Rises to March High
The FTSE 100 advanced 0.3% to 10,640 Friday afternoon, reaching its highest level since early March and heading for a third straight week of gains. Investors remained cautiously optimistic ahead of US-Iran negotiations this weekend, while also welcoming signs of potential progress in Ukraine-Russia peace talks, which could materialize sooner than expected. US President Trump struck a dual tone, expressing optimism about a possible deal with Iran but later warning Tehran over new fees imposed on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry accused Iran and its proxies of new drone attacks, with the critical waterway remaining largely blocked. In corporate news, Unite Group rose 0.5% after reaffirming its occupancy and rental growth guidance, though it cautioned that results may come in at the lower end of expectations for the 2026/27 academic year. Conversely, Compass Group fell 1.6% after a weak update from French rival Sodexo.
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FTSE 100 Hovers Near Multi-Week High as US-Iran Talks Loom
The FTSE 100 held steady at 10,620 on Friday, nearing its highest level since early March and on track for a third consecutive week of gains, as investors remained cautiously optimistic ahead of US-Iran negotiations this weekend, though tensions persisted. President Trump struck a mixed tone, expressing optimism about a potential deal with Iran but later warning Tehran over its decision to impose fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry accused Iran and its proxies of conducting new drone attacks, while the critical waterway remained largely blocked. In corporate news, student accommodation provider Unite Group gained 0.7% after reaffirming its guidance for occupancy and rental growth, though it noted results would likely fall at the lower end of expectations for the 2026/27 academic year. Conversely, catering giant Compass Group saw its shares decline 1.6% following a weak update from French competitor Sodexo.
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