India, Oct. 12 -- UK Stock Market (LSE) Today (October 12): London's stock market opened the new week on a positive note on Monday, October 12, 2026, as investors weighed hopes of easing energy supply pressures against fresh security concerns in the Middle East. The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 moved higher in early trading, supported by gains in financial and other major shares.

Oil prices slipped after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, although Kyiv reported further Russian attacks and Moscow had not confirmed the arrangement.

Investors also tracked developments around Riyadh airport, movements in gold and copper prices, and upcoming US inflation data for clues about the global economic outlo...