What moved the FTSE 100 today?

FTSE 100 today held near 10,138, up 0.11%, as Milan’s FTSE MIB fell 1.32% during the Greenland tariff row headlines. Defensives like staples and healthcare supported London, while cyclicals were mixed. Price stayed close to the year high, with rotation across European stocks shaping the day’s tone.

Why did Italy’s FTSE MIB drop 1.32%?

The decline lined up with renewed headlines tied to the Greenland tariff row, which cooled risk appetite and pressured Italy’s telecoms, energy, and industrial names. That selling contrasted with the UK, where defensives offered a cushion. A broader tariff scope or prolonged uncertainty could keep Italy under relative pressure.

What FTSE 100 technical levels matter now?

First support is around 10,100, then the 50-day average near 9,829. Resistance sits at 10,161 intraday and the 10,257.8 year high. Momentum is firm but warm, with RSI near 67 and price above the upper Bollinger band, so pullbacks that hold support may offer better entries.

How should UK investors position amid tariff headlines?

Keep a barbell: hold defensives for stability and selectively add quality cyclicals on dips that hold support. Use tighter stops into strength and size positions for an ATR near 84 points. Watch sterling and rates, and be ready to adjust if the Greenland tariff row escalates or de-escalates.

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^FTSE Today, January 21: Milan -1.32% as Tariff Row Hits Risk

ByDanny Kontos January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

FTSE 100 today is holding steady near 10,138, up 0.11%, while Italy’s FTSE MIB fell 1.32% as the Greenland tariff row cooled risk appetite. The ^FTSE traded between 10,093.67 and 10,161.54, staying close to the 10,257.8 year high. European stocks showed sharp divergence, with sector mix and policy headlines in focus. We outline the levels, technical signals, and sector angles that matter for UK investors, plus a clear plan for next moves if trade news swings sentiment again.