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# The FTSE 100 Approaches 9,000 Landmark

**Published:** July 10, 2025
**Author:** sharetalk
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**FTSE 100 Nears 9,000 as Mining Stocks Drive Gains**

The FTSE 100 surged today, rising 1.2% in early figures to just below the 9,000 mark, while the FTSE 250 added 0.5%, reflecting continued investor confidence.

Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, noted the significance of the milestone:

“It’s remarkable to think that it was only last year when the FTSE 100 finally held above the key 8,000 level. It had briefly touched that peak a year prior but quickly retreated, so seeing it edge closer to 9,000 now feels almost surreal.”

Mining stocks led the rally, giving a strong boost to the index, which has maintained upward momentum for much of the year, aside from a brief dip following Liberation Day.

“Today’s surge has been fuelled by London-listed miners, with investors digesting Donald Trump’s new tariffs on copper,” Hewson explained. “The resulting price spike has created short-term opportunities.”

She added that the U.S. faces a long road in scaling up its copper production and processing capacity, with copper remaining essential for electric vehicles, smartphones, and the power grid:

“Demand in the U.S. isn’t going to ease anytime soon, leaving importers squeezed. In the end, it’s the American consumer who’s likely to bear the cost.”

**FTSE 100 Closes at New Record High as Miners Lead the Charge**

The FTSE 100 capped off a strong day of trading with a new record closing high, finishing up 108.64 points, or 1.23%, at 8,975.66.

Earlier in the session, the index also hit a fresh intraday peak of 8,979, reflecting growing investor confidence.

Mining stocks powered the rally, with Glencore surging 3.9%, Rio Tinto up 3.9%, and Anglo American gaining 3.7%. Equipment rental group Ashtead also featured among the top risers, climbing 3.8%.

The day’s performance marks another milestone in the FTSE 100’s bullish run, driven by strength in commodities and global optimism despite geopolitical headwinds.

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