General · 31 December 2025
FTSE 100 Delivers Strongest Performance Since 2009 Recovery, Surpassing Global Markets
The UK's FTSE 100 index achieved its most impressive annual performance since the 2009 financial crisis recovery, gaining 21.5% to close at 9,931.38 points on December 31, 2025. The blue-chip index outperformed major European and US markets despite domestic economic challenges and political uncertainty. Mining, defense, and banking sectors led the surge, with standout performances from companies like Fresnillo, Rolls-Royce, and Lloyds Banking Group driving the remarkable gains throughout the year.
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