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UK’s FTSE 100 breaks record for longest winning streak

On May 2, 2025, the FTSE 100 extended its rally by finishing above the previous session for the 12th day in a row, marking its most sustained upward run in more than eight years.
The rally followed easing US-China trade tensions and a pause in tariff impositions, though some uncertainty about future trade policy remains.
Blue-Chip shares including Howden Joinery, Entain, HSBC, and Kingfisher led gains while miners and some retailers like Marks & Spencer declined amid cyber issues.
The FTSE 100 index rose 46 points to 8,463, its highest close in three weeks, with Sterling strengthening 4% against the euro and 0.8% versus the dollar.
This extended winning streak suggests cautious market optimism supported by better corporate results and reduced trade-war fears, though risks remain for investors.

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London’s FTSE 100 is on track for record-breaking gains — and market watchers think it may have further to run

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UK's FTSE 100 breaks record for longest winning streak

The blue-chip index makes new record for its longest-ever run of daily gains.

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The FTSE 100 recorded its longest run of gains in over eight years.

The FTSE 100 has recorded its longest winning streak in over eight years, closing higher for the 12th consecutive session. The index of blue-chip shares rose by 46 points, orRead More...

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