FTSE-100 and Gold - both continuing their upward climbs into new high territory - 10,000 and $4,000 respectively?

12.09.2025

We are now within just 22 points of seeing the FTSE-100 smashing through its all-time High ground - as I write it is 9,335.16, against the recently scored highest level of 9,357.50.

In other markets - Gold Futures continue their blistering 2025 performance - now $3,685.50, against the recent High of $3,695.50 - just ten points in it.

Markets generally appear to be disregarding economic and other pugilistic hassles and are just getting on with it - reflecting returning investor interest across the boards.

I know that certain commentators have been calling for a quiet September on the various exchanges - while my opinion is that we could well carry on looking at rising values.

$4,000 has to be a target for Gold Futures, possibly before the end of 2025 - probably being driven by cautious investors protecting their values as international conflicts build up global pressure points.

As for the FTSE-100 - well 9,500 is the next hurdle to be crossed, with a leap toward the 10,000 level being yet another goal for investor achievement before 2025 is over.

Exterior factors that could prove extremely impactive upon those challenges, could well be Rachel Reeves and her non-growth Budget on 26th November.

While the Russia, NATO, and Ukraine conflict could become injurious, and Israel, Gaza, and Hamas is a still-increasing arena of discontent.