FTSE 100 Recovers Slightly on Weaker US Retail Sales Data
The London Stock Exchange saw a slight increase in stocks on August 17, 2026, with the FTSE 100 rising by 0.26% during intraday trading.
This follows a weaker-than-expected US retail sales report, which has eased concerns about an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike.
Mining stocks, including Glencore and Antofagasta, led the gains with increases of around 2%, benefiting from a recovery in the basic-resources sector.