European equity markets traded higher in the latest session, with major UK indices posting solid gains as investors showed renewed buying interest across energy, finance, and industrial stocks.
The FTSE 100 rose 83.52 points (0.80%) to reach 10,567.65, reflecting broad-based strength among blue-chip companies. The positive momentum extended across the broader market, with the FTSE 250 climbing 202.46 points (0.89%) to 22,896.67, while the FTSE 350 advanced 45.85 points (0.81%) to 5,728.83.
The FTSE All-Share Index also moved higher, gaining 45.32 points (0.81%) to stand at 5,664.60, while the FTSE AIM All-Share added 1.03%, indicating strong participation across mid-cap and smaller growth stocks.
Among the top risers in the FTSE 100, Metlen Energy & Metals Plc led the gains with its shares surging 7.44% to 36.10. Wealth management firm St. James’s Place Plc advanced 5.01% to 1,331.50, reflecting strong investor sentiment in financial services.
Aerospace and defense major Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc continued its upward momentum, climbing 4.60% to 1,363.00, while Informa Plc gained 4.19% to 811.60.
Gaming and betting company Entain Plc rose 3.96%, and Intertek Group Plc added 3.92%, supported by steady market demand and positive sector outlook.
Other notable gainers included ICG Plc, which rose 3.40%, and mining giant Antofagasta Plc, which advanced 3.32%, benefiting from improved sentiment in the metals sector.
Overall, the session reflected a broadly optimistic tone in the UK equity market, with investors rotating into industrial, financial, and commodity-linked stocks as global market sentiment stabilised. Market participants are now watching upcoming economic data and corporate updates for further direction.
