FTSE 100 Edges Up 0.2% as Miners Lead; GBP/USD Stabilizes

The FTSE 100 closed 0.2% higher on February 9, 2026, with miners and resources companies leading the charge. Gold prices rose 1.3% to $2,345/oz, and the pound-dollar exchange rate held near 4.10 by the close. The broader index gained 67.75 points to 7,234.59, with the sector index for miners up 1.8% and the materials sector adding 0.5%. Lower volume on the day suggested cautious sentiment, with investors focusing on energy price stability and inflation data due on February 15.