FTSE 100 reaches 9,000 level with trade talks, rate path in focus
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 15 2025
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Source: Reuters
FTSE 100 Milestone: The UK's FTSE 100 index surpassed 9,000 points for the first time, driven by investor confidence in a tariff-protected market and expectations of an interest rate cut from the Bank of England.
Market Reactions: British retail spending showed improvement in June, while individual stocks like Experian performed well, whereas Barratt Redrow and B&M faced declines due to missed expectations and sales estimates.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
