The FTSE 100 Index is up 131.06 points or 1.24% today to 10716.97
--Fifth highest close in history
--Largest one day point and percentage gain since Thursday, July 2, 2026
--Up for two consecutive trading days
--Up 192.21 points or 1.83% over the last two trading days
--Largest two day point and percentage gain since Friday, July 3, 2026
--Up seven of the past nine trading days
--Off 1.77% from its record close of 10910.55 hit Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
--Up 69.09% since the pre-Brexit vote level of 6338.10 hit Thursday, June 23, 2016
--Today's closing value is the fifth highest this year
--Highest closing value since Monday, March 2, 2026
--Off 1.77% from its 52-week high of 10910.55 hit Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
--Up 18.27% from its 52-week low of 9061.49 hit Wednesday, July 23, 2025
--Rose 18.27% from 52 weeks ago
--Off 1.77% from its 2026 closing high of 10910.55 hit Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
--Up 8.32% from its 2026 closing low of 9894.15 hit Monday, March 23, 2026
--Month-to-date it is up 2.09%
--Year-to-date it is up 785.59 points or 7.91%
Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
July 22, 2026 12:23 ET (16:23 GMT)
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