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FTSE 100 Live: UK Stock Futures Steady, Pound Climbs

Friday, August 21, 2026


UK stock index futures held steady on Monday, while sterling advanced against major currencies. The FTSE 100 futures contract showed minimal movement in early trading. The pound rose 0.3% against the US dollar and gained 0.2% against the euro.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-08-21/ftse-100-live-bonds-pounds-gbp-manufacturing-pmi-data-trump-iran-oil-hormuz-ai-stocks-what-s-moving-uk-markets-right-now-markets-today-mt2j2u4n

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