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,

National Grid and Barclays are near the top of the FTSE 100 index after their shares were boosted by improved City price targets. The utilities firm rose 11.2p to 974.4p after Citigroup switched to a Buy recommendation with a 1063p price estimate.

​​​FTSE 100, DAX 40 and Nasdaq 100 drop amid China growth contraction and AI concerns. ​The FTSE 100 is swiftly coming off Friday's 's record high at 8,587 amid renewed US tariff threats but seems to be finding support marginally above its key 8,419-to-8,372 support zone. This is expected to hold.

The UK's FTSE 100 rose marginally as investors awaited clarity on U.S. trade policies. Despite some gains, shares like CMC Markets and IG Group saw declines. Economic data, corporate earnings, and upcoming monetary policy decisions are currently under investor focus.

The UK's FTSE 100 gained slightly, nearing a record high as investors awaited clarity on U.S. trade policies. Shares of CMC Markets and IG Group dropped after earnings failed to meet expectations. Key focus remains on upcoming economic data,

The biggest fallers on the FTSE 100 were BAE Systems, down 55.5p to 1,195.5p, Diageo, down 68.5p to 2,426.5p, Glencore, down 9.45p to 345.5p, St James’s Place, down 18p to 929p, and LondonMetric Property, down 2.6p to 183.1p.

Shares of trading firms CMC Markets, IG Group slide UK finance minister may cut spending rather than raise taxes FTSE 100 down 0.3%, FTSE 250 up 0.2% Jan 23 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 rose on ...

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%,

The biggest risers on the FTSE 100 were British American Tobacco, up 142p to 3,150p, ConvaTec, up 9p to 248.4p, GSK, up 45.5p to 1,402p, Airtel Africa, up 3.3p to 129.3p, and Unilever, up 99p to 4,643p.

European markets are set for a higher open Thursday as investors await key earnings, and the European Central Bank’s latest monetary policy decision.

London equities finished higher on Thursday, with investor sentiment buoyed by a rate cut from the European Central Bank and a decline in US jobless claims.

DHF Capital analyst Bas Kooijman commented: "The European Central Bank is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points, with further reductions likely if inflation pressures ease and economic growth slows. A dovish tone from ECB President Christine Lagarde could weigh on the euro."