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FTSE 100 Hits Record High Amid Retail Surge
8/21/2025
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- The FTSE 100 index reached a record closing high of 9,157.74 on August 20, 2025, fueled by rising retail stocks.
- Defense stocks declined amid ongoing Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations.
- The release of retail sales data is postponed to September 5 for quality assurance.
- UK grocery sales increased by 4.0% year-on-year, with significant growth for Tesco and Sainsbury.
