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FTSE Rises Amid Economic Woes; Bitcoin Surges Above $121K

8/15/2025

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The FTSE 100 rose 12 points to 9,177, despite UK GDP growth slowing to 0.3% in Q2.
July saw the highest corporate bankruptcies since 2020, particularly in consumer discretionary and industrial sectors.
U.S. producer price inflation increased, affecting stock market expectations for an interest rate cut.
Analysts caution about economic instability from dependence on a few major companies.
Bitcoin trades above $121,600, supported by institutional buying and positive regulatory news.

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Story summary

The FTSE 100 rose 12 points to 9,177, despite UK GDP growth slowing to 0.3% in Q2.
July saw the highest corporate bankruptcies since 2020, particularly in consumer discretionary and industrial sectors.
U.S. producer price inflation increased, affecting stock market expectations for an interest rate cut.
Analysts caution about economic instability from dependence on a few major companies.
Bitcoin trades above $121,600, supported by institutional buying and positive regulatory news.