London's FTSE 100 has crossed the 10,000-point mark for the first time, reaching a new all-time intraday trading high. The UK's blue-chip index hit 10,018.5 points within the first hour of trading, rising 0.8 percent or nearly 90 points as traders returned from the new year holiday.
The milestone caps a remarkable year for the index. The FTSE 100 rose 21.5 percent over 2025, marking its strongest annual performance since 2009.
What drove the rally
Three sectors powered the index's ascent throughout 2025. Precious metal miners, defence firms and financial services companies all saw strengthening share prices.
The index had teetered close to the 10,000 mark in recent months before finally breaking through.
Market context
Investors turned to the relative resilience of FTSE 100 constituents amidst turbulence in wider financial markets. Global political uncertainty and a lacklustre performance by the UK economy made the large-cap stocks more attractive to traders seeking stability.
The new year rally signals renewed confidence in London's top-tier companies.
Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
