FTSE 100 Rises as Banks Ace Stress Tests, Retailers and Housebuilders Benefit
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025 7:05 am ET1min read
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The FTSE 100 index rose 0.4% as strong banking stress test results boosted UK-centric sectors, including banks, retailers, and housebuilders. Banks such as Barclays, Lloyds, and Natwest gained over 1%, while Persimmon and Kingfisher rose due to hopes of increased lending activity. Broker ratings also influenced trading, with Berkeley Group downgraded by RBC and Persimmon upgraded to outperform.

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