The FTSE 100 is poised to extend its rally on Wednesday, following yesterday’s record close. Futures markets are signalling a 18-point rise for London’s blue-chip index, suggesting another upbeat start for investors.
On Tuesday, the FTSE 100 climbed nearly 43 points to finish at a new all-time closing high of 9,696.74, having also reached an intraday peak just above 9,727 earlier in the session.
The record-breaking momentum reflects continued optimism around potential interest rate cuts and strong corporate earnings, helping to lift UK equities to fresh historic levels.
FTSE 100 Poised to Extend Gains After Record High
The FTSE 100 looks set for another strong start on Wednesday, building on momentum from its record-breaking session the previous day.
Futures trading points to an 18-point rise for London’s blue-chip index, after the benchmark closed 42.9 points higher at 9,696.74 on Tuesday — its highest-ever finish — and hit an intra-day peak of just over 9,727.
The index’s continued strength reflects growing investor optimism, fuelled by expectations of interest rate cuts and resilient corporate performance across key sectors.
