FTSE 100 Breaks Losing Streak | Bermuda News

FTSE 100 edges up 0.1% to 10,757.91, breaking a six-day slump thanks to mining gains and surging AstraZeneca—driven by positive lung cancer trial results—while Rolls-Royce soars on upgraded analyst targets. Mid-caps dip 0.2%. Globally, markets rise as the dollar weakens after U.S. retail sales disappoint, cooling Fed rate hike bets. UK investors brace for key data: employment, inflation, and housing trends show signs of slowdown, with employers tightening hiring and new home prices falling sharply in August—the biggest drop since 2018. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fbf79317c5a6b380