# The FTSE 100 rose by 0.5%, buoyed by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to nullify President Trump's tariffs.

*business · news · 2026-02-20 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- The FTSE 100 rose 0.5% after the U.S. Supreme Court nullified Trump's tariffs.
- Anticipation of a Bank of England rate cut contributed to the stock index rebound.
- Aston Martin's projected annual loss triggered a 1.4% decline in the broad auto sector.
- Diageo shares rose 3.9% amid expected management restructuring by new CEO Dave Lewis.

**Companies:** Diageo
**Countries:** United Kingdom, United States, Iran

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