Rolls-Royce Earnings Drive FTSE 100 to Monthly High

The FTSE 100 closed its best month in six with a strong performance led by Rolls-Royce, which posted robust earnings that exceeded market expectations.

Investor confidence surged as the engineering firm reported substantial growth across its civil aerospace and defense divisions.

The rally provided a welcome lift to UK equities amid broader market concerns over interest rates and global economic volatility.