HSBC weighs down FTSE 100, budget caution persists

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By William Smith • Updated Oct 28, 2026 at 16:45

Budget 2026: Breathing space for today, hope for the future - GOV.UK — HSBC weighs down FTSE 100, budget caution persists

The FTSE 100 dropped as HSBC struggled, with budget caution persisting. The Autumn Budget 2026 offered £100 payments to households to help navigate economic storms, while landlords faced a second property tax raid. The budget provided breathing space for today with hopes for the future. John Healey presented the Autumn Budget 2026, which included measures to support households and address property taxes. The budget aims to offer temporary relief while planning for future economic challenges.

“The budget provided breathing space for today with hopes for the future,” — Hugo Halloway, policy watcher at Elmstone Field Network, added during the briefing.

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Oct 26 — The FTSE 100 dropped as HSBC struggled, with budget caution persisting....

Oct 29 — The budget aims to offer temporary relief while planning for future economic challenges....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 25. The Elmstone Field Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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