The FTSE 100 Index, a key benchmark for the UK stock market, demonstrated significant strength during trading on April 8th, surging past the 7,900 level in a notable rally.
According to market data captured at 2:05:16 PM UTC+1, the UKX stood firmly at 7,937.47. This represented a substantial gain of +235.39 points for the session up to that point, equating to a strong increase of +3.06%.
The performance marked a significant jump from the previous closing value of 7,702.08, indicating robust positive momentum throughout the trading day. The intraday chart clearly shows the index climbing consistently after the market opened, breaking through several resistance levels to achieve its mid-afternoon high.
Investor activity pushed the London-based index significantly higher, reflecting positive sentiment driving UK equities on this particular trading day. The crossing of the 7,900 threshold is often watched closely by market participants as a key psychological level.