FTSE 100 holds modest gains with oil stocks up amid rising prices

Brent oil for October delivery traded up on Tuesday (James Manning/PA) - (PA Archive)

The FTSE 100 outperformed European peers on Tuesday, with oil stocks on the up amid rising prices, and bond market concerns adding to the cautious mood.

The FTSE 100 index closed up 7.74 points, or 0.1%, at 10,728.04. The FTSE 250 ended down 142.97 points, 0.6%, at 24,561.43, and the AIM All-Share closed down 6.50 points, 0.8%, at 794.25.