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FTSE 100 Live: UK Stocks Set to Outperform Europe as Energy Shares Slide
Thursday, August 20, 2026
The FTSE 100 index opened with gains on January 15, 2026, with energy sector stocks declining. Oil prices fell to $72 per barrel, down 2.3 percent from the previous session. Banking and financial services shares rose, with HSBC gaining 1.2 percent and Barclays up 0.8 percent as of mid-morning trading.