The FTSE 100 index has powered to a new record, despite more gloomy economic data. The third successive advance of 1% came as hopes rose for more interest rate cuts. Retail sales volumes fell by 0.3%,

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.

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,

The FTSE 100 smashed through the 8,500 barrier for the first time in its history today as the blue chip index powered to a new all-time high.

News of the record ends a good day for markets in which much of the turbulence of the last 10 days has been reversed. It will be welcome news for Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the government, whose borrowing costs had risen sharply.

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

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. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

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?