FTSE 100 hits 10,000 after best year since 2009
Britain’s FTSE 100 reached 10,000 for the first time on Friday after rising nearly 22% in 2025, its best year since 2009. Miners, defence firms, and banks led gains as the index outpaced the STOXX 600 and S&P 500. The FTSE 100 logged 41 record closes in 2025 and ended the year at 9,931 points, according to LSEG data.