General · 5 June 2026
FTSE 100 goes up on calmer inflation view
Investors got some relief as worries about price rises linked to the US-Iran conflict appeared less severe, helping support UK shares despite caution in wider markets. On 5 June 2026, Britain's main stock benchmark added 0.45%, while the FTSE 250 index saw a modest gain of 0.41%. Market sentiment improved after data pointed to weaker inflation pressure from the conflict, allowing the blue-chip index to do better than other global markets.
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