FTSE 100 Surges to Four-Week Highs Led by House Builders

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  • FTSE 100 reaches four-week highs after consumer prices rise 7.9% in June, according to ONS data.
  • Tata Motors announces £4 billion investment for the UK's first large-scale EV battery plant.
  • National Grid sells 20% of the UK's gas network in a £700 million deal.
  • Hargreaves Lansdowne reports a 6% jump in net new business during the quarter.
  • Thacker Pass Lithium project gets approval from the US Court of Appeal, boosting Trident Royalty shares.

London's FTSE 100 soared to four-week highs today following the release of fresh data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The data indicated a 7.9% rise in consumer prices in June, down from 8.7% in May and below market expectations. The prospects of UK interest rates in the longer term have resulted in house builders taking the lead in today's market.


In a boost to the UK economy, Tata Motors, the owner of Jaguar Land Rover, has confirmed a monumental £4 billion investment to establish the country's first large-scale EV battery plant. This announcement brings a promising future for the electric vehicle industry in the UK.

Further strengthening the market, National Grid shares have witnessed a strong start to the day. The system operator sold an additional 20% stake in the UK's gas network to its new owners in a lucrative £700 million deal.

Hargreaves Lansdowne, a financial services company, reported an impressive 6% surge in net new business to £1.7 billion during the quarter, signifying growing investor confidence.

In the small-cap sector, Trident Royalty shares witnessed an uptick in value following the US Court of Appeal's approval for the ambitious Thacker Pass Lithium project to proceed. The project's green light opens up new possibilities in the lithium industry and is expected to contribute to the clean energy movement.

The FTSE 100's bullish trend reflects the market's optimism and positive sentiment towards various sectors in the UK. Investors are keeping a close eye on the evolving economic landscape, and market analysts anticipate further potential for growth in the near future.


With the promising developments and positive economic indicators, market participants eagerly anticipate tomorrow's trading session.

Location: London, UK

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