{"id":937845,"date":"2025-10-25T12:44:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T12:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=937845"},"modified":"2025-10-25T12:44:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T12:44:11","slug":"ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"FTSE 100 soars to a new peak following upbeat reports on the UK economy."},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#_What_happened\" title=\"\u00a0What happened\">\u00a0What happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#_Why_it_matters_Key_drivers\" title=\"\u00a0Why it matters \/ Key drivers\">\u00a0Why it matters \/ Key drivers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#%E2%80%93_Better-than-expected_growth_data\" title=\"&#8211; Better-than-expected growth data\">&#8211; Better-than-expected growth data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#%E2%80%93_Strong_corporate_earnings_trade_sentiment\" title=\"&#8211; Strong corporate earnings &amp; trade sentiment\">&#8211; Strong corporate earnings &amp; trade sentiment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#%E2%80%93_Global_factors_UKs_export-heavy_index\" title=\"&#8211; Global factors + UK\u2019s export-heavy index\">&#8211; Global factors + UK\u2019s export-heavy index<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#%E2%80%93_Stability_in_inflationinterest-rate_expectations\" title=\"&#8211; Stability in inflation\/interest-rate expectations\">&#8211; Stability in inflation\/interest-rate expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#_Caveats_things_to_watch\" title=\"\u00a0Caveats &amp; things to watch\">\u00a0Caveats &amp; things to watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#_My_commentary\" title=\"\u00a0My commentary\">\u00a0My commentary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#_Case_Studies\" title=\"\u00a0Case Studies\">\u00a0Case Studies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#Case_Study_1_15_May_2025_%E2%80%94_GDP_surprise\" title=\"Case Study 1: 15 May 2025 \u2014 GDP surprise\">Case Study 1: 15 May 2025 \u2014 GDP surprise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#Case_Study_2_30_September_2025_%E2%80%94_Broader_upturn_and_record_highs\" title=\"Case Study 2: 30 September 2025 \u2014 Broader upturn and record highs\">Case Study 2: 30 September 2025 \u2014 Broader upturn and record highs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#Case_Study_3_21_July_2025_%E2%80%94_Milestone_above_9000\" title=\"Case Study 3: 21 July 2025 \u2014 Milestone above 9,000\">Case Study 3: 21 July 2025 \u2014 Milestone above 9,000<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/ftse-100-soars-to-a-new-peak-following-upbeat-reports-on-the-uk-economy\/#_Commentary_Insights\" title=\"\u00a0Commentary &amp; Insights\">\u00a0Commentary &amp; Insights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_happened\"><\/span>\u00a0What happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>On 15 May 2025, the FTSE 100 rose to <strong>8,633.75<\/strong> (up ~0.57%) after data showed the UK economy grew by <strong>0.7%<\/strong> in Q1 (Jan-Mar) \u2014 above expectations. (<a title=\"FTSE 100 climbs after UK economy grows faster than expected | The Standard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/business\/business-news\/ftse-100-climbs-after-uk-economy-grows-faster-than-expected-b1228049.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Standard<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>On 24 July 2025, it closed at a new record of <strong>9,138.37<\/strong> after strong earnings and positive trade-deal hopes. (<a title=\"Earnings and trade hopes send FTSE 100 to new high | The Standard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/business\/business-news\/aim-christine-lagarde-tesla-dow-jones-industrial-average-european-central-bank-b1239905.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Standard<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>On 20 August 2025, it reached <strong>9,288.14<\/strong> (up ~1.1%) despite mixed inflation data, driven by resilient FTSE constituents and global sentiment. (<a title=\"FTSE 100 at new peak despite fading rate cut hope | The Standard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/business\/business-news\/barclays-aim-office-for-national-statistics-persimmon-citi-b1243824.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Standard<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>On 3 October 2025, it ended the week at ~<strong>9,491.25<\/strong>, another record closing high, fuelled by positive listings and improved sentiment in UK equities. (<a title=\"FTSE 100 ends record breaking week at new high | LBC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lbc.co.uk\/article\/cf8d5231256646189363b0ee541f1cca-5HjdDtx_2\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">LBC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>On 22 October 2025, inflation remaining steady at 3.8% and a set of upbeat corporate earnings (Barclays PLC, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC etc) helped the FTSE 100 climb further. (<a title=\"FTSE 100 climbs as inflation remains steady; Barclays and Reckitt in spotlight\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.advfn.com\/market-news\/article\/7031\/ftse-100-climbs-as-inflation-remains-steady-barclays-and-reckitt-in-spotlight?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ADVFN UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Why_it_matters_Key_drivers\"><\/span>\u00a0Why it matters \/ Key drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Better-than-expected_growth_data\"><\/span>&#8211; Better-than-expected growth data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Q1 0.7% GDP growth surprise boosted investor confidence that the UK economy might be more resilient than many feared. (<a title=\"FTSE 100 climbs after UK economy grows faster than expected | Insider Media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insidermedia.com\/news\/national\/ftse-100-climbs-after-uk-economy-grows-faster-than-expected?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Insider Media Ltd<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Strong_corporate_earnings_trade_sentiment\"><\/span>&#8211; Strong corporate earnings &amp; trade sentiment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Good earnings from large listed companies plus positive signs (trade deals, global demand) helped push investor appetite for UK equities. (<a title=\"Earnings and trade hopes send FTSE 100 to new high | The Standard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/business\/business-news\/aim-christine-lagarde-tesla-dow-jones-industrial-average-european-central-bank-b1239905.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Standard<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Global_factors_UKs_export-heavy_index\"><\/span>&#8211; Global factors + UK\u2019s export-heavy index<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The FTSE 100 has many companies earning overseas (energy, mining, multinationals), so global commodity\/earnings momentum and a somewhat weaker pound help boost valuations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Stability_in_inflationinterest-rate_expectations\"><\/span>&#8211; Stability in inflation\/interest-rate expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When inflation comes in steady (e.g., 3.8%) and there is hope for interest-rate moderation, equities often benefit. (<a title=\"FTSE 100 climbs as inflation remains steady; Barclays and Reckitt in spotlight\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.advfn.com\/market-news\/article\/7031\/ftse-100-climbs-as-inflation-remains-steady-barclays-and-reckitt-in-spotlight?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ADVFN UK<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Caveats_things_to_watch\"><\/span>\u00a0Caveats &amp; things to watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Even positive data can mask underlying weakness<\/strong>: For example, while growth rose, some other indicators (productivity, investment) remain weak or uncertain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FTSE 100\u2019s composition<\/strong>: Many constituent companies are global rather than purely domestic-UK focused. So the index hitting a new high doesn\u2019t necessarily mean the domestic UK economy is booming in all respects. (<a title=\"FTSE 100 passes 9,000. Can it stay there?\" href=\"https:\/\/moneyweek.com\/investments\/ftse-100\/ftse-100-new-high?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MoneyWeek<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation\/expectation risk<\/strong>: When markets rally on hope\/data, any disappointment (e.g., inflation rebound, weaker growth next quarter) could trigger reversal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Link to the \u201ceconomy\u201d is indirect<\/strong>: The rise is driven by markets anticipating good future earnings and stable macro conditions \u2014 not guaranteed. For households\/employment the benefits may be slower\/uneven.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global vs domestic focus<\/strong>: Some of the driver is global (commodity\/mining\/exports) rather than purely UK domestic demand. So domestic risk-factors remain (costs, productivity, consumer spending).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_My_commentary\"><\/span>\u00a0My commentary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The FTSE 100\u2019s move to record highs is <strong>encouraging<\/strong> \u2014 it suggests that investors are giving more credit to the idea that the UK economy has upside and that major companies are poised to benefit. The data-driven surprise of 0.7% growth in Q1, plus solid earnings and controlled inflation, all combine to support that narrative.<\/p>\n<p>However, I\u2019d caution against interpreting this as a full-blown economic turnaround just yet. The domestic UK economy still faces headwinds: cost pressures, productivity challenges, regional disparities. The stock market often looks ahead \u2014 so the real test will be whether that optimism is validated in coming quarters.<\/p>\n<p>From an investor perspective, the rally offers opportunity but also risk: if sentiment shifts, valuations may adjust. For policymakers, the high stock market can be a positive signal but should not be taken as proof that all is well \u2014 because stock prices can outpace the underlying \u201creal economy\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In short: The FTSE 100 soaring is a <strong>positive indicator<\/strong>, but one piece of a larger economic puzzle. It gives hope that the UK economy has momentum, but the \u201cproof will be in next-period data, investment trends, wage growth, and household outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are <strong>case studies &amp; commentary<\/strong> on the surge in the FTSE 100 and its relation to upbeat UK economic signals:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Studies\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_1_15_May_2025_%E2%80%94_GDP_surprise\"><\/span>Case Study 1: 15 May 2025 \u2014 GDP surprise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>On 15 May 2025, the UK economy grew by 0.7% in Q1 (Jan-Mar), ahead of expectations. (<a title=\"FTSE 100 climbs after UK economy grows faster than expected | The Standard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/business\/business-news\/ftse-100-climbs-after-uk-economy-grows-faster-than-expected-b1228049.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Standard<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>On the same day the FTSE 100 rose, finishing at <strong>8,633.75<\/strong> (up ~0.57%). (<a title=\"FTSE 100 climbs after UK economy grows faster than expected | The Standard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/business\/business-news\/ftse-100-climbs-after-uk-economy-grows-faster-than-expected-b1228049.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Standard<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Commentary: The stronger\u2010than-expected growth number boosted investor confidence that the UK economy has resilience. The Chancellor described the result as showing \u201cthe strength and potential of the UK economy\u201d. (<a title=\"FTSE 100 climbs after UK economy grows faster than expected | The Standard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/business\/business-news\/ftse-100-climbs-after-uk-economy-grows-faster-than-expected-b1228049.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Standard<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Why it matters: Economic surprises like this help change market sentiment, especially when coupled with hopes of improving business conditions, labour markets, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_2_30_September_2025_%E2%80%94_Broader_upturn_and_record_highs\"><\/span>Case Study 2: 30 September 2025 \u2014 Broader upturn and record highs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>On 30 Sept 2025, the FTSE 100 was reported to be on its strongest quarter in nearly two years, closing at ~9,350.43. (<a title=\"FTSE 100 closes third quarter at record high with best gains since 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbnews.com\/money\/ftse-100-third-quarter-record-high-london?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GB News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The rise was supported by a revised upward GDP figure for Q2 (annual growth revised to 1.4%) and signs of broad\u2010based sector resilience: services, construction. (<a title=\"\u200b\u200bFTSE 100 Rallies As UK Economy Shows Strength\u200b - IG UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ig.com\/uk\/news-and-trade-ideas\/ftse-100-powers-ahead-as-uk-growth-revised-higher-250930?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">IG<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The index\u2019s rise was also helped by weaker sterling (benefiting overseas-earnings heavy FTSE constituents) and investor flows into UK equities.<\/li>\n<li>Why it matters: This shows that the rally wasn\u2019t just a one-off but part of a broader momentum build-up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_3_21_July_2025_%E2%80%94_Milestone_above_9000\"><\/span>Case Study 3: 21 July 2025 \u2014 Milestone above 9,000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>On 21 July 2025 the FTSE 100 closed above 9,000 for the first time (~9,016.98). (<a title=\"FTSE 100 at 9,000: A market milestone that masks a flatlining economy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secnewgate.co.uk\/our-insights\/ftse-100-9000-market-milestone-masks-flatlining-economy?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">secnewgate.co.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Drivers: commodity\/mining stocks (rising iron ore prices, China demand), weaker pound, and investor optimism for UK equities despite domestic worries. (<a title=\"FTSE 100 passes 9,000. Can it stay there?\" href=\"https:\/\/moneyweek.com\/investments\/ftse-100\/ftse-100-new-high?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MoneyWeek<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Commentary: While the market celebrated the milestone, analysts cautioned that the macroeconomic backdrop remained mixed\u2014so the rise was partly driven by global\/commodity factors more than pure UK domestic strength.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Commentary_Insights\"><\/span>\u00a0Commentary &amp; Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What the rise signals<\/strong>: A rising FTSE 100 following good UK economic data suggests markets believe UK firms (particularly large multinationals) will benefit from growth, improved earnings, and possibly lower financing or interest-rate burdens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caveats<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The FTSE 100 is globally oriented \u2014 many constituent companies earn significant revenues overseas. So a strong FTSE doesn\u2019t always translate into strength for the <em>domestic<\/em> UK economy. (See Case Study 3) (<a title=\"FTSE 100 at 9,000: A market milestone that masks a flatlining economy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secnewgate.co.uk\/our-insights\/ftse-100-9000-market-milestone-masks-flatlining-economy?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">secnewgate.co.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Some data remain weak (investment, productivity, regional growth) so the optimism may be vulnerable.<\/li>\n<li>External factors (commodity prices, currency moves, global risk sentiment) play a large role in the FTSE\u2019s rise, meaning domestic policy\/economy may be less influential than hoped.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Policy implications<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>For policymakers: A rising equity market is good for business\u2010confidence, but it should not lead to complacency. Real economy indicators still need improvement (investment, wages, productivity).<\/li>\n<li>For investors: The rally may offer opportunities, but with risks of correction if economic surprises go the other way (inflation rebound, weaker growth).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>My view<\/strong>: The FTSE 100\u2019s new highs are encouraging and reflect improved sentiment\u2014but they are not definitive proof of a full economic turnaround in the UK. The market is looking ahead, so the challenge will be delivering underlying strength in the months ahead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What to watch next<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Earnings reports of major FTSE 100 companies (do they live up to the optimism?)<\/li>\n<li>UK\u2010specific data: business investment, domestic consumer spending, regional growth<\/li>\n<li>Interest\u2010rate\/monetary policy signals (from the Bank of England) and currency movements<\/li>\n<li>Global commodity\/currency\/geo-political shocks which might reverse some of the gains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0What happened On 15 May 2025, the FTSE 100 rose to 8,633.75 (up ~0.57%) after data showed the UK economy grew by 0.7% in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-937845","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gb-news","category-uk-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>FTSE 100 soars to a new peak following upbeat reports on the UK economy. - UK News &amp; 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