Markets: FTSE 100 closes at over 7,000 for the first time

The FTSE 100 hit an all-time closing high on Friday as investors reacted to dovish remarks from America’s Federal Reserve. The index closed up 0.8% at 7,022.

  • FTSE 100 up 0.8% to 7,022
  • Gold up 0.95% to $1,182.63/oz
  • £/$ - 1.4949

Commodity stocks were among the top performers. Fresnillo was the highest climber of the day with a 5.3% rise, while Randgold added 3.2%.

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