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FTSE Hits Record High as U.S. Markets Fluctuate

1/2/2026

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  • The S&P 500 fell 0.1% after an early gain, while the Dow Jones rose 0.2%.
  • Technology stocks drove early gains, with Nvidia and Alibaba advancing, but Alphabet and Microsoft declined.
  • The FTSE 100 in London reached a record high of 10,046.25 points amid strong 2025 market trends.
  • Oil prices slipped and gold rose modestly as investors awaited upcoming U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve action.