S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
FTSE 100 — UK Blue Chips
Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
Nikkei 225 — Japan Benchmark
Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
Shanghai Composite — China Mainland
ASX 200 — Australian Market
TSX Composite — Canada Index
Nifty 50 — India Large Cap
STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico Market
The FTSE 100 traded flat to higher on Thursday ahead of the Bank of England rate decision, outperforming weaker European peers as gains in energy stocks helped offset broader losses. Shell and BP provided support as Brent crude surged to a wartime high of $126 following reports that the US may consider further military action in Iran, heightening inflation concerns ahead of key central bank meetings. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, though divisions among policymakers are growing amid uncertainty tied to the Middle East conflict. The BOE is expected to keep rates at 3.75%, though markets now price multiple hikes later this year. Standard Chartered rose 0.5% after reporting record profit, while Unilever gained 0.3% on stronger underlying sales, driven by emerging markets despite currency headwinds. Rolls-Royce jumped 2.8% after a solid update and steady guidance, and Glencore added 0.9% on upbeat trading outlook.
