FTSE 100 Up 0.5%; Central Bank Policy Meetings Eyed

UK equities opened higher on Monday, led by gains in the energy sector and a few banking counters as markets showed modest risk-on positioning. Investors remain cautious given the potential impact of the Middle East war, which is likely to temper conviction and keep volatility elevated near term.

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UK equities opened higher on Monday, led by gains in the energy sector and a few banking counters as markets showed modest risk-on positioning. Investors remain cautious given the potential impact of the Middle East war, which is likely to temper conviction and keep volatility elevated near term.