FTSE 100’s early promise fades as Bank of England holds rates

The blue-chip index closed down, but had earlier hit a new intra-day high of 10,979.60 (PA) - (PA Archive)

The FTSE 100 posted a new record high on Thursday, but ended lower as investors weighed a barrage of earnings and interest rate holds on either side of the Atlantic.

The FTSE 100 Index closed down 11.14 points, 0.1%, at 10,897.27.