London FTSE 100 holds steady as bank losses limit gains

The FTSE 100 remained flat today as losses in financial and energy sectors offset healthcare gains. Investors stayed cautious amid Middle East tensions.

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The United Kingdom stock market saw a muted performance on Wednesday, as gains in the healthcare sector were balanced by declines in financial and energy heavyweights. The blue-chip X FTSE 100 1C was flat at 10,611.03 points by mid-morning, while the mid-cap X FTSE 250 1D slipped 0.1%. Investors remained focused on the Middle East, awaiting further clarity on the geopolitical situation.

The London Stock Exchange logo is displayed on a screen at the exchange's headquarters in London, Britain, on January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor
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