Global stock markets are experiencing a period of remarkable growth, with new record closes becoming increasingly common. The UK's FTSE 100 hit an all-time high of 9,645.62 on 24 October 2025, maintaining its upward trajectory alongside the New York Stock Exchange.
The year-to-date performance of London's primary equities benchmark has surged by 18.02%, outperforming the broad S&P 500 Index (+15.5%) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+11%) in New York. Only the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has delivered a higher return since the end of 2024, gaining 20.2%.
