FTSE 100 Opens Higher as Banks Rebound and Trade Hopes Lift Mood

London markets started Monday on a positive note, shaking off last week’s banking-led sell-off. The FTSE 100 opened 0.5% higher at 9,396.84.

Financial stocks led the gains, with notable increases from:

Defence shares also attracted attention, with:

European defence names followed suit, including Rheinmetall, Leonardo, and Safran.

Investor sentiment was buoyed by reports that the US and China will hold another round of trade talks this week.

US-China trade optimism returns

Author's summary: FTSE 100 opens higher with banks rebounding.

Investomania — 2025-10-20