FTSE 100 Set to Rise on Ceasefire Optimism

The FTSE 100 is expected to rise as ceasefire optimism lifts market sentiment, following a temporary truce announcement by President Trump between Israel and Lebanon. This follows a positive performance on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs. However, Asian markets remain negative.

By Proactive Fri, April 17, 2026 at 9:15 AM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

FTSE 100 Set to Rise on Ceasefire Optimism

Topics: ceasefire FTSE 100 geopolitical tensions market performance stock indices

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