FTSE 100 edges higher behind Rentokil and energy gains
UK shares rose today as Rentokil and energy gains offset rate concerns. Investors assessed the U.S.-Iran conflict as inflation fears limited market growth.
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Equity markets in the United Kingdom edged higher on Thursday as positive corporate earnings reports offset broader concerns regarding geopolitical instability. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.1% by 1201 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 index climbed 0.4%. These gains come as investors monitor the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, which has entered its sixth day and continues to influence global energy prices.
