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FTSE 100 Closes at Record High as Investors Hunt for Alternatives to US Stocks
- The FTSE 100 closed at a record high of 8,884.92 points on June 12, 2025, gaining 0.23 percent amid strong energy and corporate earnings.
- This rise followed a recovery from earlier losses driven by Donald Trump's trade policies and tariffs, which had negatively impacted global markets.
- The market benefited from a surge in oil prices caused by heightened Middle East tensions after Israel attacked Iran, lifting energy shares including BP and Shell.
- Dan Coatsworth highlighted that the UK stock market outshone the US S&P 500 in 2025, achieving returns exceeding threefold those of the American index as investors looked beyond US equities.
- Despite the record close, economic uncertainty persists from a 0.3 percent GDP contraction in April and ongoing geopolitical risks, suggesting cautious investor sentiment ahead.
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FTSE 100 Hits Record Close Amid Global Tensions and Trade Developments
FTSE 100 Hits Record Close Amid Global Tensions and Trade Developments London's FTSE 100 secured a historic high close on Thursday, buoyed by robust energy shares and compelling corporate earnings. Despite this milestone, broader gains were tempered by ongoing geopolitical anxieties. The FTSE 100 rose by 0.2% to settle at 8884.92 points, as the midcap index fell slightly by the same percentage.Energy shares led the rally among primary sectors, e…
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