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The FTSE 100 held steady on Tuesday, closing pretty much as it started for the second day in a row despite concerns surrounding AI disruption and tariffs.
The FTSE 100 index closed down just 4.15 points at 10,680.59.
The FTSE 250 ended down 45.61 points, 0.2%, at 23,501.04, and the AIM All-Share closed down 0.73 of a point, 0.1%, at 815.53.
Earnings were in focus in London with Convatec and Croda finding favour. Less so for Standard Chartered, despite declaring a bumper dividend.
Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell, said: “While investors looked a bit dazed from a wobbly start to the trading week, market movements on Tuesday would suggest they’re regaining their balance rather than falling over.”
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