FTSE 100: Closed at 10,831 on Thursday (+0.7%), but wavered on Friday morning as investors digested mixed signals 10-Year Gilt Yield: Eased to 5.15% from 5.24% midweek, yet swap rates keep rising Brent Crude: Holding above $95/barrel after an 8% weekly surge on Iran conflict escalation Construction PMI: Dropped to 44.3 — deepening contraction territory, housebuilding leading the slide UK Petrol: Hit 163.6p/litre — highest since the...
