India, Oct. 5 -- FTSE 100 rose in value on Monday, October 5, 2026, as the index climbed more than 0.5% early in the morning session after opening higher following an assessment of the weaker-than-expected US employment numbers, evolving interest rate outlook of the Federal Reserve, crude oil prices and company-related news.

FTSE 100 Opens at Gain Today

The FTSE 100 rose to 10,519.86, advancing 57.91 points or 0.55%, in the most recent market data release. It opened the session at 10,462.38 after closing Friday at 10,461.95. According to official data released from the London Stock Exchange earlier in the session, the FTSE 100 was at 10,472.89, rising 10.94 points or 0.10%, with a time stamp of 08:17 BST and a delay of at least 15 minut...