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FTSE 100 Ascends on Oil Surge and Weaker Pound, Narrows Valuation Gap With Paris

EditorVenkatesh Jartarkar
Published 26/09/2023, 15:10
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The FTSE 100 index observed a significant growth of 2.6% on Tuesday, driven by a surge in Brent oil prices, a weaker pound, and steady interest rates, as per the analysis by Goldman's Mariotti. Firms with more than 75% of their sales coming from foreign markets, including energy giants Shell (LON:SHEL) and BP (NYSE:BP), contributed significantly to this rise.

The depreciation of Sterling by 3.9% played a vital role in narrowing the valuation gap between London and Paris. This comes amid a weakening sentiment towards luxury goods which has been impacting the market dynamics in these cities.

Mariotti's prediction of the FTSE 100's rise came true on Tuesday, as the combination of the Brent oil surge and the weaker pound, along with steady rates, fueled the growth. The rise was particularly beneficial for firms like Shell and BP which have a substantial portion of their sales coming from overseas markets.

These events mark an interesting turn in the market trends as the FTSE 100 index continues to respond to global economic factors such as oil price fluctuations and currency movements. The role of large firms with significant foreign sales also underscores the interconnected nature of today's global markets.

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