India, Oct. 23 -- FTSE 100 Today (October 23, 2026): London's benchmark stock index is navigating a volatile trading environment as investors assess the impact of surging energy prices, persistent inflation and uncertainty over the Bank of England's interest-rate outlook. The FTSE 100 closed at 10,725.03 on Thursday, October 22, down 27.85 points, or 0.26%, from the previous session, according to historical market data. The index had traded between 10,669.39 and 10,757.87 during Thursday's session.

Market sentiment remains fragile as Brent crude rises above $110 a barrel amid renewed Middle East tensions and concerns about potential disruptions to energy supplies.

Meanwhile, official figures released on Friday showed that British retail...