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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

London’s FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,472.11, up 1.1%, led by miners and banks, while wealth managers fell sharply on AI disruption fears. St. James’s Place dropped 13.4% on heavy volume. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.2%. Investors await UK GDP data Thursday for signals on Bank of England policy.
11 February 2026
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  • Brazil's XP Inc Urges Stock Pickiness Ahead of Slower Growth and Polarized Election
    June 8, 2026, 10:34 AM EDT. Brazil's top brokerage, XP Inc, advises investors to be selective with stocks amid expected economic slowdown. With Latin America's largest economy facing cooling growth and a sharply divided presidential race, blanket index buying may underperform. XP highlights the need for targeted stock picks to navigate market volatility. The firm's call underscores rising political risk and structural challenges shaping Brazil's financial landscape in 2024.

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