FTSE 100 makes history by breaching 10,000. Global equities and Asian tech stocks rally with strong fund flows, led by AI and chip companies. Meanwhile, UK house prices fall to a 20-month low. Precious metals surge on safe-haven buying and rate-cut expectations, as the US dollar starts 2026 with a small recovery after a difficult year.
02-01-2026 10:08 GMT
by Zain Vawda