FTSE 100 Live 10 October: Gold and defence stocks fall, brickmaker issues warning

FTSE 100 Live 10 October

Gold and defence stocks fell, while a leading brickmaker issued a warning due to economic and political uncertainty.

Ibstock, a brickmaker, reported slowed demand, and the British Retail Consortium noted pre-Budget fears contributed to weaker footfall in September.

Recruitment firm Hays expects tough conditions for the rest of its financial year.

Author's summary: FTSE 100 ends record week lower.

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London Evening Standard London Evening Standard — 2025-10-12

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