What is the FTSE 100 forecast?

The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) is forecasted using our adaptive model ensemble that generates 7-day, 14-day, and 28-day predictions with confidence intervals and expected zone analysis. View the latest FTSE 100 forecast on this page.

Is the FTSE 100 bullish or bearish?

Our current trade bias for the FTSE 100 is derived from the position of the current price relative to the forecasted expected zone. When price is above the zone midpoint, the bias is bullish; below, bearish. Check the forecast card above for the current signal.

How accurate are FTSE 100 predictions?

Sigmanomics tracks all forecast accuracy transparently. View directional accuracy and zone containment metrics for FTSE 100 and all other instruments on our Performance page at sigmanomics.com/performance.

What do Sigmanomics models say about ^FTSE?

Of 7 ensemble models on the 7-day forecast, 0 are bullish, 2 bearish, and 5 sideways. The 14-day shows 0 bullish, 0 bearish, and 7 sideways. The 28-day shows 1 bullish, 1 bearish, and 5 sideways.

FTSE 100 (^FTSE) Index Forecast — Price Prediction & Analysis

Primary economy: United Kingdom economic indicators

Sam Bourgi, Analyst

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FTSE 100 (^FTSE) Index Forecast — Price Prediction & Analysis

Sigmacast: Mixed signal across horizons

Last Updated: 5/22/26

Horizons all sideways

7 DaySIDEWAYS

0b · 2r · 5s

14 DaySIDEWAYS

0b · 0r · 7s

28 DaySIDEWAYS

1b · 1r · 5s

Model consensus across 7 ensemble models per horizon

Cross-asset confirmation · 8 macro signals

5 bullish · 3 bearish

5 bullish-leaning and 3 bearish-leaning indicators across asset classes.

Bullish-leaning: Industrial Production MoM (r=+0.96), Consumer Inflation Expectation (r=+0.88), Balance of Trade (r=+0.79), Manufacturing Production MoM (r=+0.77), Unemployment Rate (r=+0.75)

Bearish-leaning: Budget balance (r=-0.93), Consumer Spending MoM (r=-0.83), Import Prices MoM (r=-0.76)

^FTSE

indices

Current Price

May 25, 2026

Market Closed

10466.26

Actual

April 25, 2026

-1.51%

10626.47

1 Month Ago

May 25, 2025

+7.76%

9712.95

1 Year Ago

Upcoming Forecasts

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7 Day Forecast, 6/1/26

EXPECTED ZONE / TRADE SETUP

—

Recent Trades · Zone Performance

LONG2026-05-15

+0.00%

10172.40 → 10172.40

14 Day Forecast, 6/8/26

EXPECTED ZONE / TRADE SETUP

—

Recent Trades · Zone Performance

LONG2026-05-11

+0.00%

10269.73 → 10269.73

28 Day Forecast, 6/22/26

EXPECTED ZONE / TRADE SETUP

—

Recent Trades · Zone Performance

SHORT2026-04-17

+0.00%

10660.47 → 10660.47

· · · Explore all 9 models across all timeframes on Sigmanomics · · ·

Signal Tracker Record / PerformancePast Performance →

Forecasts generated by Sigmanomics engine. Not financial advice.

SETUP

The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) is a market index covered by the Sigmanomics analytics platform. The ^FTSE index closed at 10,474.02 on May 22, 2026, reflecting a gain of 0.08% from the previous close of 10,466.07.

WHAT'S DRIVING IT

Over the past 30 days, the index has experienced a modest downtrend with a decline of 1.15%, ranging between 10,151.45 and 10,677.70. The price currently trades above its 20-day moving average of 10,327.25. The 14-day RSI stands at 55.7, in neutral territory, indicating balanced momentum.

THE RISK

Over the same 30-day window, daily-return volatility was 0.89%, reflecting subdued price variability for this index.

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING NEXT

Sigmacast forecasts span six horizons — 30-minute, 1-hour, 2-hour, 4-hour, 12-hour, and daily — refreshed continuously as new bars arrive.

Auto-generated from Sigmanomics market data. Last update May 2026.

Primary economy: United Kingdom economic indicators

Sam Bourgi, Analyst

Sigmacast: Mixed signal across horizons

Last Updated: 5/22/26

Horizons all sideways

7 DaySIDEWAYS

0b · 2r · 5s

14 DaySIDEWAYS

0b · 0r · 7s

28 DaySIDEWAYS

1b · 1r · 5s

Model consensus across 7 ensemble models per horizon

Cross-asset confirmation · 8 macro signals

5 bullish · 3 bearish

5 bullish-leaning and 3 bearish-leaning indicators across asset classes.

Bullish-leaning: Industrial Production MoM (r=+0.96), Consumer Inflation Expectation (r=+0.88), Balance of Trade (r=+0.79), Manufacturing Production MoM (r=+0.77), Unemployment Rate (r=+0.75)

Bearish-leaning: Budget balance (r=-0.93), Consumer Spending MoM (r=-0.83), Import Prices MoM (r=-0.76)

^FTSE

indices

Current Price

May 25, 2026

Market Closed

10466.26

Actual

April 25, 2026

-1.51%

10626.47

1 Month Ago

May 25, 2025

+7.76%

9712.95

1 Year Ago

Upcoming Forecasts

View All Forecasts →

7 Day Forecast, 6/1/26

EXPECTED ZONE / TRADE SETUP

—

Recent Trades · Zone Performance

LONG2026-05-15

+0.00%

10172.40 → 10172.40

14 Day Forecast, 6/8/26

EXPECTED ZONE / TRADE SETUP

—

Recent Trades · Zone Performance

LONG2026-05-11

+0.00%

10269.73 → 10269.73

28 Day Forecast, 6/22/26

EXPECTED ZONE / TRADE SETUP

—

Recent Trades · Zone Performance

SHORT2026-04-17

+0.00%

10660.47 → 10660.47

· · · Explore all 9 models across all timeframes on Sigmanomics · · ·

Signal Tracker Record / PerformancePast Performance →

Forecasts generated by Sigmanomics engine. Not financial advice.

SETUP

WHAT'S DRIVING IT

THE RISK

Over the same 30-day window, daily-return volatility was 0.89%, reflecting subdued price variability for this index.

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING NEXT

Sigmacast forecasts span six horizons — 30-minute, 1-hour, 2-hour, 4-hour, 12-hour, and daily — refreshed continuously as new bars arrive.

Auto-generated from Sigmanomics market data. Last update May 2026.

FTSE 100 (^FTSE) Index Forecast — Price Prediction & Analysis

Sam Bourgi, Analyst

FTSE 100 (^FTSE) Index Forecast — Price Prediction & Analysis

^FTSE

Current Price

Upcoming Forecasts

→ SETUP

→ WHAT'S DRIVING IT

→ THE RISK

→ WHAT WE'RE WATCHING NEXT

Sam Bourgi, Analyst

^FTSE

Current Price

Upcoming Forecasts

→ SETUP

→ WHAT'S DRIVING IT

→ THE RISK

→ WHAT WE'RE WATCHING NEXT

SETUP

WHAT'S DRIVING IT

THE RISK

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING NEXT

SETUP

WHAT'S DRIVING IT

THE RISK

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING NEXT