Ftse hits new record as Iseq marks further progress

London’s Ftse 100 index reached record highs yesterday, extending its historic winning streak to a 14th straight day of gains, the longest winning run since its inception in 1984.

In Dublin, the Iseq index ended at 6,640.10 points, up 0.5% on the day, helped by gains for Bank of Ireland.

The index has now climbed 20% from its 12-month low on June 24, the day after the UK voted to quit the EU.