FTSE 100 subdued amid mixed data
The FTSE 100 remained flat heading toward the end of a volatile week as investors balanced mixed economic data against persistent Middle East tensions. Mining stocks advanced following higher metal prices while retail sales dropped.
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The FTSE 100 traded flat at 10,747.56 points on Friday morning, heading toward a weekly loss amid mixed economic data and ongoing Middle East tensions. The muted finish caps a volatile week for global equities as bond market strains weigh on investor sentiment. Markets are navigating crosscurrents from shifting monetary policy expectations and fluctuating commodity prices.
