India, July 24 -- The UK stock market traded higher on Friday, with the benchmark FTSE 100 Index rising 0.42% to 10,683.74. The index rebounded from the previous session's losses as investors focused on stronger-than-expected UK economic data and easing oil prices, while continuing to monitor elevated crude prices near $100 per barrel and persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

FTSE 100 Market Performance

The FTSE 100 Index gained 0.36% to trade at 10,677.99 during Friday's session, July 24, 2026. The benchmark rebounded strongly after slipping to an intraday low of 10,599.10, before climbing to a session high of 10,698.49. The recovery helped offset part of the previous session's 0.7% decline, which had been triggered by h...