London’s FTSE 100 hit a record high Friday, as international exposure in the equity index shielded it from much of the turmoil that has weakened the pound, gilts and domestic stocks.

The FTSE 100 seems to show investors aren’t as worried about things like the economy, inflation, or interest rates as they might be saying at the moment. The post The FTSE 100 hits new record highs — what do I do now?

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.

Analysis of FTSE 100's 2025 outlook now that it has risen to a new all-time high, examining key drivers including P/E ratios, dividend yields, sterling weakness and technical factors that could push the index to 9,

FTSE 100 surged around 1% to hit a record high of 8,480.57 points as inflation drop sparks hopes of Bank of England rate cuts.

The new all-time closing high came on the back of a weaker pound, which was trading at $1.22 against the dollar, and expectations of further interest rate cuts.

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,