Amidst positive market momentum, shares of Standard Chartered ( STAN ) rose 1.2 % in the FTSE 100, demonstrating a modest uptick. Additionally, Royal Bank of Scotland ( RBS ) shares surged by 2 %, signaling strong investor confidence, while Barclays shares ( BARC ) ( BCS ) were up 1.7 %, contributing to the overall bullish sentiment in the financial sector.