London’s equity markets traded mixed in intraday action, with blue-chip stocks edging higher even as broader indices slipped into the red.
The FTSE 100 rose 13.52 points (0.14%) to 9,655.53, supported by strength in large-cap stocks. The benchmark touched an intraday high of 9,689.47 and a low of 9,622.74, compared with the previous close of 9,642.01.
In contrast, the FTSE 250 fell sharply, shedding 78.15 points (0.36%) to 21,830.97 as mid-cap sentiment weakened. The index hovered between 21,919.49 and 21,826.78 during the session.
The FTSE 350 posted a modest gain, up 4.48 points (0.09%) at 5,258.57, while the FTSE All-Share mirrored this trend, up 4.44 points (0.09%) at 5,201.95.
Small-cap indices underperformed, with the FTSE AIM UK 50 sliding 23.18 points (0.59%) to 3,913.72, and the FTSE AIM 100 dropping 6.41 points (0.18%) to 3,548.39. The FTSE AIM All-Share also ticked lower by 0.96 points (0.13%), settling at 746.62.
The divergence across indices highlights continued caution among investors, with large-cap defensives offering relative stability while risk-sensitive mid- and small-cap equities faced selling pressure.
