FTSE 100 Live: Lloyds results cheer, easyJet and Saga shares advance

FTSE 100 Live: Lloyds results cheer, easyJet and Saga shares advance

The FTSE 100 index today traded higher in a session when the price of gold extended its rally to near $5600 an ounce.

FTSE 100 rises as miners lift London stocks; 3i soars, Lloyds upgrades targets

London, Jan 29, 2026, 11:05 GMT — Regular session London shares edged higher on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 climbing 0.44% to 10,198.75 by 1105 GMT. Mining and financial stocks provided some support as earnings season triggered big swings in a few key names. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The scene was dominated by commodities. Gold surged close to $5,600 an ounce, hitting fresh highs, while silver climbed to $120.45. The move reflected a flight to safe …