FTSE 100 Live: Stocks Set to Fall, With Bond Yields at Multiyear Highs

The FTSE 100 index opened lower on January 15, 2026, amid elevated bond yields. The 10-year UK gilt yield reached its highest level in multiple years, reflecting shifts in interest rate expectations. Banking stocks and dividend-paying sectors declined in morning trading, while energy stocks rose. The index was down 0.8% by midday.

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