FTSE 100
FTSE 100 Soars to All-Time High Amidst US Government Shutdown Concerns
London's benchmark FTSE 100 index (LSE: UKX) defied global headwinds on October 1, 2025, surging to an unprecedented intraday record high of 9,423.24 points. This landmark achievement underscores a period of robust performance for UK equities, driven by strong sectoral gains and domestic economic tailwinds. The