The UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 climbed higher on Tuesday, lifted by gains in energy and banking sectors. The mood in the market, however, remains cautious with investors tracking geopolitical news and awaiting monetary policy announcements from top central banks including the Bank of England, European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
The FTSE 100 was up 48.23 points or 0.47% at 10,369.32 a little while ago.
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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.