FTSE 100 Breaks 9,500 as Gold Near $4,000: GBP/USD Ranges Amid Market Turbulence
FTSE 100 edges closer to 9,500 amid strong corporate earnings and a softer pound, while gold tests the $4,000 level supported by inflation worries and geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, GBP/USD trades within a range as markets digest mixed UK data and await further clarity on monetary policy.