LSE and FTSE Stocks Rise on Corporate News, Key Macroeconomic Data to Follow

European equities closed higher on February 9, 2026, as investors reacted to strong corporate earnings and positive economic outlooks. The FTSE 100 rose 0.8% to 6,342.50, and the FTSE All-Share gained 0.6% to 68,215.50. The London Stock Exchange Composite climbed 0.7% to 7,214.50. The gains followed reports of higher-than-expected earnings from major FTSE companies and a series of product launches and strategic acquisitions. Supporting context: The European Central Bank is scheduled to release its latest inflation data at 15:00 CET on the same day, which is likely to influence risk sentiment and trade volume in the region.