FTSE 100 Gains 0.7% Post Trump Warning

FTSE 100 rose 0.7% on 2 April 2026, closing higher despite European indices falling after President Trump warned of a hard strike on Iran.
GBP/USD slipped 0.5% to 1.3238, while DAX fell 0.8% and CAC 40 dipped 0.2%, reflecting broader market unease.
BOE Decision Maker Panel showed UK firms' year‑ahead price inflation expectations rise to 3.5% (up 0.1pp) for March, indicating higher cost pressures.
SSE PLC narrowed EPS guidance to 147‑152p, reported 60% YoY network capital spend £3.5bn and net debt over £10bn, results due 28 May.