The UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 climbed higher Tuesday morning, riding on gains in banking and technology sectors. Shares from the mining sector showed weakness.
Investors, assessing the latest tariff threats by U.S. President Donald Trump, are also looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement, due on Wednesday.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.