The FTSE 100 crossed the 8000 barrier today, after a strong afternoon session.
It is the first time the FTSE has crossed a new multiple of 1000 since 2015, when it surpassed 7000 for the first time.
Earlier this morning, the UK’s inflation rate today fell by more than expected to 10.1%, compared with 10.5% the previous month, but shares were down in early trading.
An afternoon rally - as the pound declined against the dollar and euro - toook the FTSE beyond 8000.
