The FTSE 100 concluded the day at 8,288.00, gaining 4.57 points amid cautious trading ahead of the Jackson Hole economic symposium, with JD Sports contributing significantly.
Despite a less favorable environment for mining firms due to lower commodity prices, JD Sports shined with a 2.4% total sales increase thanks to its expansion efforts.
Analyst Axel Rudolph highlighted the divergence between the Nikkei's near 1.5% rally and the low volume trading seen in US and European indices, indicating market caution.
The pound reached near a year-high value, rising 0.09% against the dollar, reflecting a stronger performance in foreign exchange markets amid varied economic signals.
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