FTSE 100 rose 0.5% after Iran announced Strait of Hormuz open for commercial traffic, easing oil market concerns.
GBP/USD gained 0.5% to 1.3591, while Germany’s DAX jumped 2.3% and France’s CAC 40 rose 2%.
Workspace Group PLC shares fell >13% after warning of profit decline for FY ending March 2027 due to weaker rents and higher costs.
Cora Gold Ltd surged >17% after securing a $120 million stream financing from Eagle Eye Asset Holdings, funding its Sanankoro project in Mali.