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title: "FTSE 100 edges up as bond yields climb and rate hike bets ease"
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description: "FTSE 100 closed 0.1% higher as bond yields rose and rate hike fears eased, with June hike odds dropping to 29.1%. Weaker UK hiring and higher unemployment influenced market sentiment. Medical equipment and retail sectors saw gains, while miners declined due to lower metal prices; IG Group surged over 10%."
datetime: "2026-05-20T09:45:18.000Z"
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# FTSE 100 edges up as bond yields climb and rate hike bets ease

Market closes flat: FTSE 100 ended 0.1% higher after early gains faded, with bond yield increases dampening sentiment. Labour data impact: Weaker UK hiring and higher unemployment eased fears of imminent rate hikes, lowering June hike odds to 29.1%. Sector winners and losers: Medical equipment and retail shares gained, while miners fell on lower metal prices; IG Group jumped over 10%.

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