FTSE 100 Rises as Banks Ace Stress Tests, Retailers and Housebuilders Benefit

Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025 7:05 am ET1min read

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.

FTSE 100 Rises as Banks Ace Stress Tests, Retailers and Housebuilders Benefit

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