UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rebounds as Diageo, Miners and Banks Lead Early Rally

UK shares climbed Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 snapping higher as money moved into miners, banks and Diageo following a dip in oil and fresh optimism for a U.S.-Iran agreement. The blue-chip index hovered near 10,387, up roughly 1.6%. The FTSE 250 added 1.0%.

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FTSE 100 hits a fresh record as UK inflation cools — BAE, Glencore jump

FTSE 100 hits a fresh record as UK inflation cools — BAE, Glencore jump

London’s FTSE 100 pushed higher again Wednesday, rising about 1% and hovering near its all-time highs as softer inflation numbers fueled fresh rate-cut wagers. The blue-chip index touched 10,666.68 during the session, last quoted near 10,660, after a record 10,556.17 close the previous day. BAE Systems stood out among defence names, surging, while Glencore advanced on news of a $2 billion payout. Raspberry Pi, meanwhile, kept its brisk rally alive.
Diageo share price slips as UK inflation gauge jumps and rate bets reset

Diageo share price slips as UK inflation gauge jumps and rate bets reset

Diageo shares slipped 0.7% to 1,643.4 pence in early London trade on Tuesday by 0857 GMT, after closing at 1,655 pence the day before. The stock kicked off the session at 1,638.5 pence and fluctuated between 1,638.0 and 1,650.5 during the morning. Over the past 12 months, the shares have dropped roughly 34%, remaining within their 52-week band of 1,564.0 to 2,535.0 pence.
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