India, Sept. 25 -- The FTSE 100 is up on Friday, September 25 2026. Mining stocks had. UK consumer confidence had improved. These factors helped support London's blue-chip index. The market also reacted to a decline in oil prices after highs. Investors kept an eye on high bond yields and on developments, in the Middle East. The FTSE 100 rose 0.37 percent to 10,719.83 at 8:45 a.m. BST, according to data reported by Sharecast. Later data placed the FTSE 100 near 10,722.50, up 0.40 percent. The FTSE 100 had closed at 10,679.99 on Thursday down 25.27 points or 0.24 percent.

Why Is FTSE 100 Up Today?

Mining stocks led the way in Friday's gains. Glencore, Anglo American, Antofagasta and Fresnillo all moved higher. Glencore and Anglo American ...