FTSE 100 Today Live Update: Stocks Advance with 98.8% Odds of Rate Cut

FTSE 100 Today Live Update: A Strong Start for UK Stocks

The FTSE 100 opened higher today as investors showed fresh confidence in UK markets. The main reason behind this positive mood is the growing belief that interest rates could soon come down. Market pricing now suggests a 98.8% chance of a rate cut, a figure that has lifted sentiment across equities, commodities, and currencies.