UK equity markets closed broadly lower in the latest session, with benchmark indices slipping despite gains in select large-cap stocks, according to market data.
Index Performance Snapshot
FTSE 100 fell 66.52 points (-0.68%) to close at 9,684.79.
FTSE 250 edged down 8.18 points (-0.04%) to 22,040.98.
FTSE 350 declined 32.45 points (-0.61%), ending at 5,278.33.
FTSE All-Share dropped 31.92 points (-0.61%) to 5,220.98.
FTSE AIM All-Share was the lone gainer, rising 0.18 points (+0.02%) to 749.41.
The broader weakness suggests cautious investor sentiment, with losses concentrated in large and mid-cap stocks.
FTSE 100: Top Gainers (Risers)
Despite the index decline, several heavyweight stocks posted solid gains:
EasyJet (EZJ) advanced 3.20% to 512.80p.
Endeavour Mining (EDV) rose 2.94% to 3,708.00p.
JD Sports Fashion (JD.) gained 2.64% to 83.18p.
Fresnillo (FRES) climbed 2.38% to 2,924.00p, supported by strength in precious metals.
Convatec Group (CTEC) added 2.09% to 234.80p.
St. James’s Place (STJ) increased 1.81% to 1,353.00p.
3i Group (III) rose 1.74% to 3,210.00p.
Associated British Foods (ABF) gained 1.39% to 2,118.00p.
