The FTSE 100 index was virtually unchanged at the close on Thursday, reflecting muted trading activity as investors weighed geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran against a backdrop of elevated U.S. Treasury yields. The index advanced just 0.02%, while sterling held near its previous close at $1.3245, a slight uptick of 0.03% in forex markets. Outside the FTSE 100, European benchmarks showed mixed results: the German DAX fell 0.22%, and the French CAC 40 declined 0.28%.
FTSE 100 holds steady amid U.S.-Iran tensions, Treasury yield pressures
British equities remained flat as geopolitical risks and rising U.S. Treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment.
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David Chen · Commodities Desk · 24 Sept 2026 · 09:04 · 1 min read
This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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