Another record and another record close for the FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 was the best performing major European stock market by the close yesterday. As noted right at the start of the session, it was the FTSE 100 that was leading gains here in Europe and it remained that way until the close, despite the DAX pushing to record levels and a close back above 8k in the CAC 40. So, the FTSE 100 rose to a new all time high, at 8,785.85, before later closing 67.27 points higher, at 8,767.80. That 0.77% rise on the day compared to gain of 0.57% for the DAX and 0.42% for the CAC. The FTSE 100 futures are not much changed in terms of the opening call this morning and as things stand right now, it will be an effective record opening for the index shortly.