# UK and European financial market performance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-and-european-financial-market-performance > Updated: 2026-09-28T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Financial markets in late September 2026 showed a period of volatility and shifting momentum. Initially, major indices such as the FTSE 100 and DAX tested key support levels, with the FTSE 100 trading near 10,650. During this time, investor interest in Lloyds Banking Group grew due to expectations that the Bank of England might implement interest rate hikes in November and February to combat inflation risks. By September 28, the FTSE 100 demonstrated upward momentum, rising 0.34 percent to 10,721.33 points. While the index maintained a year-to-date increase of approximately 7.74 percent, individual stock performance remained mixed. Companies such as GSK and Anglo American saw gains, while others like BP and Unilever lagged. Despite the broader index rise, some sectors faced significant pressure, exemplified by Imperial Brands Plc, which saw shares retreat over 20 percent year-to-date due to rising costs and declining sales. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: FTSE 100 rises amid mixed performance of UK constituent stocks The FTSE 100 index is trending upward in 2026 with a 7.74% year-to-date gain, despite mixed individual stock performance and declines in specific sectors like tobacco. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ftse-100-rises-amid-mixed-performance-of-uk-constituent-stocks ### 2026-09-24: Financial markets monitor index support levels and UK rate hike expectations Major indices like the FTSE 100 and DAX are testing support levels, while Lloyds Banking Group sees high investor interest amid expectations of UK interest rate hikes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/financial-markets-monitor-index-support-levels-and-uk-rate-hike-expectations --- Cite as: UK and European financial market performance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-and-european-financial-market-performance