India, Oct. 9 -- The FTSE 100 in the UK increased during Friday trading in October 9, 2026, after losing value for two consecutive trading sessions due to an increase in the price of software and mining firms, decrease in oil prices and less immediate worries that America may escalate war with Iran. The FTSE 100 is up between 0.8%-0.9% in early trading, as per market sources. The rise comes after its fall yesterday, where it fell by 0.2% to close at 10,441.60 points. FTSE 250 finished at 23,943.88 points down by 0.4% yesterday.

Why Is the UK Stock Market Up Today?

Oil Prices Fall After Trump's Remarks on Iran

Falling crude oil prices were among the main factors supporting European equities on Friday. US President Donald Trump said Wash...