Media › The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?

2026-01-11 03:21:11| BBC News | Business | World Edition

As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?

LATEST NEWS

Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

11.01	Potholes map rates council road repair progress
11.01	Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 3.63 lakh cr; Reliance biggest laggard
11.01	HCL Tech Q3 Preview: Double-digit revenue growth, margin recovery eyed
11.01	Investor Alert: More data, better returns? Aswath Damodaran weighs in
11.01	Oil market dynamics: Factors that will drive prices in 2026
11.01	ICICI Lombard alerts exchanges after employee shares draft Q3 results on WhatsApp
11.01	The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?
11.01	The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?
News and Media »

11.01	Potholes map rates council road repair progress
11.01	How to watch the 2026 Golden Globe Awards live without cable, including free options
11.01	Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 3.63 lakh cr; Reliance biggest laggard
11.01	I boxed a robot at CES. It wasnt afraid to go low.
11.01	Harley-Davidson dealership owners are closing up shop as sales sag
11.01	GMs mid-century modern legacy shines in its new Detroit HQ
11.01	How a facial recognition tool for bears can help manage wildlife
11.01	HCL Tech Q3 Preview: Double-digit revenue growth, margin recovery eyed
More »