The FTSE 100 kicked off the week on a firmer footing, edging up by 12 points, or 0.13%, to reach 9,730 in early trading.
Investor sentiment was lifted by solid performances from heavyweight energy and financial stocks, helping London’s blue-chip index start the week in positive territory.
Financial stocks were among the early standouts. Standard Chartered rose 1.6%, while Legal & General gained 1.4%, extending its recent rally.
Traders appeared cautiously optimistic ahead of this week’s Bank of England interest rate decision and a fresh round of key economic data releases.
Energy shares also played a crucial role in Monday’s uplift. What began as an ordinary Monday commute turned into a transport agony for thousands.
The incident has once again sparked conversations about heavy vehicle safety on major motorways, particularly in early-morning conditions when visibility is frequently reduced.
Authorities are now probing the cause of the collision, with recovery brigades still at work to completely renew the motorway.
