UK's FTSE 100 Touches Record High as Cooling Inflation Fuels Rate‑cut ...

FTSE 100 surges to record high as UK inflation cools

The FTSE 100 index closed up 130.01 points, 1.2%, at 10,686.18.

FTSE 100 Reaches Record High Amid Inflation Cooldown and Metal Surge | Science-Environment

The FTSE 100 hit a new peak as cooling inflation fueled hopes of a rate cut by the Bank of England, with miners leading gains. The index rose 1.2%, while commodities and monetary easing expectations bolstered UK equities. Despite AI concerns, strong performances lifted investor sentiment.

Ftse 100 surges to RECORD high after inflation figures released

Britain's benchmark stock index surged to unprecedented heights on Wednesday, climbing above 10,650 for the first time in its history

UK's FTSE 100 touches record high as cooling inflation fuels rate‑cut ...

FTSE 100 at Record High: What is Driving the UK Market and Can it Last?

The FTSE 100 closed at 10,686 points on Wednesday 19 February 2026, marking its second consecutive record high. The post FTSE 100 at Record High: What is Driving the UK Market and Can it Last? appeared first on FX News Group.

Hargreaves Lansdown: Records, rate cuts, and a booming red metal

The FTSE 100 powered to yet another record high yesterday, surging over 1% after UK inflation dropped to 3.0% in January, its lowest level since March last year. Markets now see an 80% chance of a move in March, and with weak jobs data earlier in the week painting a similar picture, the interest rate path looks increasingly supportive for UK equities. The index couldn’t quite hold onto its new title for long, with the FTSE 100 down a touch at th…