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Britain’s Blue Chip Index Hits Record High

FTSE 100 reaches new peak despite broader economic concerns

12 July 2025 · 00:49 UTC

The FTSE 100, Britain’s leading stock index, has climbed to a record high, driven by investor optimism in certain sectors even as the wider economy faces headwinds.

Analysts attribute the surge to strong performances by energy and financial companies, providing a rare bright spot amid persistent inflation worries.