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FTSE 100 Rises 0.7% Amid Banking Boost, Pound Weakens

8/5/2025

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The FTSE 100 increased by 0.7%, boosted by Lloyds, NatWest, and Barclays following a positive Supreme Court ruling.
Lloyds hit its highest price since 2015.
The UK index lagged behind European counterparts, with the Euro Stoxx 50 rising 1.5%.
The pound fell below $1.33, underperforming against other G-10 currencies.

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Story summary

The FTSE 100 increased by 0.7%, boosted by Lloyds, NatWest, and Barclays following a positive Supreme Court ruling.
Lloyds hit its highest price since 2015.
The UK index lagged behind European counterparts, with the Euro Stoxx 50 rising 1.5%.
The pound fell below $1.33, underperforming against other G-10 currencies.