Macro EconomyMedium•12 November 2026•
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FTSE 100 Nears Record Highs on Robust UK Economic Growth Data
Key Facts
1The UK's FTSE 100 index is approaching record levels driven by strong economic growth data.
The UK's FTSE 100 index is approaching record levels driven by strong economic growth data. Investing.com reported that the trend toward record highs follows robust macroeconomic reports that have boosted investor confidence in British equities.
The United Kingdom's annual GDP growth rate reached 1.9% on November 12, 2026, up from the previous 1.4%. Data released on the same day showed quarterly GDP growth at 0.7%, while manufacturing production grew by 0.7% month-on-month, exceeding forecasts that had anticipated a contraction.
Market attention turns to the release of UK labor market data on November 17, 2026, including the unemployment rate and employment change, followed by the annual inflation rate report on November 18, 2026.