FTSE 100 ticks up on Vodafone, easyJet deals; Middle East worries linger

The FTSE 100 index rose 0.08% to 10,480.31 points on Friday, driven by gains in Vodafone and easyJet, but still on track for a weekly loss.

‌London's FTSE 100 inched up on Friday, supported by deal-driven gains in Vodafone and easyJet, though Middle East tensions kept a lid on further upside.

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.08% to 10,480.31 points by 1053 GMT, while ‌the midcap FTSE 250 gained 0.1%. However, both indexes remained on track to post weekly losses.