UK’s Blue-Chip FTSE 100 recovered in 2021, its best year since 2016, after suffering its worst year since the 2008 financial crisis in 2020. On the last day of the year, it closed 0.3% lower at 7384, up 14.3% for the year. Stocks recovered from some of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and Brexit uncertainty. Other than in Spain, Britain’s top stocks were the poorest performer among the largest European stock indices. FTSE 100 closed at 7384 points on Friday, having … Continue reading “FTSE 100 Recovers in 2021 To Be up 14.3% After 2020 Annus Horribilis”
Brexit and Lockdowns See FTSE 100 Have Worse Year Since 2008 in 2020
The UK’s Blue-Chip FTSE 100 suffered its worst year since the 2008 financial crisis in 2020. On the last day of the year, it closed 1.5% lower at 6,460, down 14.3% for the year. Stocks were hit by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and Brexit uncertainty. Other than in Spain, Britain’s top stocks were the poorest performer among the largest global stock indices. The FTSE 100, known as the Footsie, started the year at 7,542 points and closed on New Year’s … Continue reading “Brexit and Lockdowns See FTSE 100 Have Worse Year Since 2008 in 2020”