Markets

FTSE 100 records best month since April

The index ended July around 2.2 per cent higher than the end of June

The FTSE’s strong showing has hopes high that inflation will ease in the UK

The FTSE 100 has had its best month since April, ending July about 2.2 per cent higher than the end of June.

The index also started the week in positive territory, as markets prepare for another expected interest rate hike when Bank of England policymakers meet on Thursday.

“Both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 have fared reasonably well, with the FTSE 100 closing at a two-month high, with house builders seeing a bit of ...