London’s FTSE 100 tops milestone 10,000 mark for the first time after new year rally
FTSE 100 hits new milestone amid new year surge
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- The FTSE 100 index reached a new all-time intraday high, surpassing 10,000 points for the first time on Friday.
- This significant milestone follows a strong rally at the start of the new year, with the index rising over 1 per cent.
- The blue-chip index recorded a 21.5 per cent increase throughout 2025, marking its best annual performance since 2009.
- Companies such as Rolls-Royce and miner Fresnillo led the charge, with defence and precious metal firms contributing significantly to the index's strength.
- Investors were attracted to the relative resilience of these UK stocks amidst global political uncertainty and a lacklustre domestic economy.