The FTSE 100 was little changed on Friday as cautious sentiment prevailed, with investors assessing ongoing US Iran talks and President Donald Trump’s decision to delay his deadline for a deal. The lack of clear progress has left markets uncertain, with few catalysts and continued concerns over inflation and interest rates. Data showed UK retail sales fell 0.4% in February, slightly better than expected, while consumer confidence weakened modestly. Defence stocks lagged, with BAE Systems down nearly 2% and Rolls Royce falling over 3%, while banks including Lloyds, Barclays and Standard Chartered declined between 1% and 1.7%. On the upside, AstraZeneca rose about 3% after positive trial results for its COPD drug, while mining stocks advanced, with Endeavour Mining up nearly 2%, Fresnillo over 1%, and Antofagasta, Rio Tinto and Glencore also posting gains. For the week, the UK index increased 0.5%.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 9967 points on March 27, 2026, losing 0.05% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 7.54%, though it remains 15.11% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. Historically, the United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) reached an all time high of 10934.94 in February of 2026. United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 29 of 2026.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 9967 points on March 27, 2026, losing 0.05% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 7.54%, though it remains 15.11% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. The United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) is expected to trade at 9960.21 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 9137.07 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
GB100 9,967.35 -4.82 -0.05% -7.54% 15.11% Mar/27

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
HSBC Holdings 1,200.00 2.40 0.20% 35.53% 352.41B Mar/27
Shell 3,482.00 9.50 0.27% 24.51% 295.84B Mar/27
AstraZeneca 14,302.00 472.00 3.41% 25.28% 294.03B Mar/27
Unilever 4,479.50 -5.50 -0.12% -2.34% 183.85B Mar/27
Rolls-Royce 1,108.50 -41.50 -3.61% 43.74% 140.38B Mar/27
British American Tobacco 4,351.00 22.00 0.51% 36.74% 128.63B Mar/28
BP 584.10 1.00 0.17% 34.12% 119.52B Mar/27
GlaxoSmithKline 2,049.00 2.00 0.10% 37.66% 118.86B Mar/27
Rio Tinto 6,545.00 115.00 1.79% 42.70% 110.86B Mar/28
Lloyds Banking 90.44 -1.88 -2.04% 23.22% 94B Mar/27




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United Kingdom Inflation Rate 3.00 3.00 percent Feb 2026
United Kingdom Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Mar 2026
United Kingdom Unemployment Rate 5.20 5.20 percent Jan 2026

United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100)
The GB100 tracks the performance of 100 most capitalized companies traded on the London Stock Exchange. GB100 companies represent about 80 percent of the entire market capitalization of the London Stock Exchange. It is a free-float index with a base value of 1000 as of January 3, 1984. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
9967.35 9972.17 10934.94 986.90 1984 - 2026 points Daily

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The FTSE 100 Index Closes 0.12% Lower
The FTSE 100 Index dropped -12 points or 0.12 percent on Friday to close at 9961 points. Losses were led by Barratt Redrow (-4.02%), Babcock International (-3.88%) and Auto Trader (-3.83%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were AstraZeneca (3.34%), 3i (2.46%) and Endeavour (1.91%).
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FTSE 100 Little Changed on Friday
The FTSE 100 was little changed on Friday as cautious sentiment prevailed, with investors assessing ongoing US Iran talks and President Donald Trump’s decision to delay his deadline for a deal. The lack of clear progress has left markets uncertain, with few catalysts and continued concerns over inflation and interest rates. Data showed UK retail sales fell 0.4% in February, slightly better than expected, while consumer confidence weakened modestly. Defence stocks lagged, with BAE Systems down nearly 2% and Rolls Royce falling over 3%, while banks including Lloyds, Barclays and Standard Chartered declined between 1% and 1.7%. On the upside, AstraZeneca rose about 3% after positive trial results for its COPD drug, while mining stocks advanced, with Endeavour Mining up nearly 2%, Fresnillo over 1%, and Antofagasta, Rio Tinto and Glencore also posting gains. For the week, the UK index increased 0.5%.
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FTSE 100 Extend Losses on Friday
The FTSE 100 traded lower for a second session on Friday, as cautious sentiment dominated markets, with investors assessing the latest developments in US Iran talks, including a delay to President Donald Trump’s deadline for a deal. Overall mood remains uncertain as there have been no concrete breakthroughs, leaving markets with limited catalysts while concerns over inflation and higher interest rates persist. Declines in banking, energy and defence stocks weighed on the index, with HSBC, Lloyds and Barclays down between 0.5% and 1%, while Shell and BP fell around 0.5% to 0.7%. Rolls Royce dropped 1.4% and BAE Systems lost 0.8%. On the upside, AstraZeneca gained about 3% after reporting positive phase three trial results for its COPD treatment tozorakimab. Meanwhile, data showed UK retail sales fell less than expected in February, down 0.4% both including and excluding fuel. For the week, the UK index is marginally up.
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