FTSE 100 Gains as Retail Sales Beat Expectations and Surplus Hits Record
The FTSE 100 has shown strong upward momentum recently as the UK economy delivered surprisingly robust data on consumer spending and government finances. Retail sales in January 2026 rose much more than economists expected, and the UK recorded its largest monthly budget surplus on record, boosting investor confidence in the stock market. These developments contributed to rising share prices across major components of the FTSE 100 and offered investors renewed optimism about economic growth prospects in the UK.
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