FTSE 100 Hits 1st Record High Since May

FTSE 100 touches record high as growing rate cut bets dent sterling
The UK's blue-chip FTSE 100 hit an all-time high on Friday, supported by a weaker pound after much softer than expected retail sales data boosted expectations of an interest rate cut next month. The FTSE 100 rose 1.
FTSE 100 hits record high as hopes are raised of an interest rate cut to stimulate growth
US markets faltered after a blowout session the previous day, while the surprising upstart came in the form of the FTSE 100, which has set the early pace and blew past its previous record high in open
FTSE 100 Hits First Record High Since May After Pound Weakens
The UK’s FTSE 100 hit a record high Friday, as the equity index’s international exposure boosted exporters and helped it shake off the turmoil that has weakened the pound, gilts and domestic stocks.
UK's FTSE 100 at record highs as investors mull rate outlook
London stocks advanced on Friday as the pound fell following a retail sales reading that boosted expectations of a Bank of England interest rate cut next month, with the blue-chip FTSE 100 hitting all-time highs.
London's FTSE 100 Stocks Index Hits Record High
London's benchmark FTSE 100 index reached an all-time high in early trading Friday, lifted by renewed optimism over the global economy.
London’s FTSE 100 beats record to hit all-time high in ‘surprising’ rally
The UK’s FTSE 100 has reached its highest ever level following a rally for the index helped by miners and housebuilders amid rising hopes of further interest rate cuts. London’s top index surpassed the previous record of 8,
FTSE 100 hits record high as interest rate cut hopes fuel rally
The FTSE 100 index surged to a record high of 8,480.57 points in early trading, surpassing its previous peak of 8,474 points set in May 2024. A three-day rally, bolstered by unexpectedly low UK inflation figures and optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts,
FTSE 100 closes at record high
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FTSE 100 hits all-time high as investors bet on interest rate cuts
The FTSE 100 has hit a new all-time high this morning, surpassing the previous peaks it received in the spring.
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European Shares Gain for Fourth Week; FTSE 100 Outperforms
European stocks advanced for four consecutive weeks as miners rose on a report Rio Tinto Group and Glencore Plc have ...
Record high for the FTSE 100, as miners take centre action
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FTSE 100 closes near 8-month high on earnings, rates support
Britain's FTSE 100 closed at a near eight-month high on Thursday, as investors cheered upbeat earnings and signs of cooling ...