United Kingdom Stock Market Index (FTSE 100)

The overall recommendation is Strong Buy based on technical indicators and moving averages. An RSI between 30 and 70 is pretty normal, showing a neutral rating. The MACD line is above the signal line which is a bullish hint. The 10-day EMA is above the 20-day EMA which suggests short-term strength. The current price is above the 50-day SMA which is a sign of medium-term strength. The 50-day SMA is above the 200-day SMA, supporting a longer-term positive trend. The ATR is 73.19 which gives a sense of the current price volatility.

UBS Global Wealth Management forecasts the FTSE 100 to reach 8,200 by year-end 2025 with an upside scenario of 9,800 and a downside of 6,600. Goldman Sachs upgraded its UK GDP forecasts which is expected to boost demand growth. AJ Bell forecasts the FTSE 100 to reach 9,000 by the end of 2025 and anticipates a 7% increase in dividend growth for the index in 2025. Jefferies Financial Group survey results indicate that two-thirds of respondents expect the FTSE 100 to be higher by the end of 2025. Some analysts forecast the FTSE 100 could reach 8,500-8,800 by year-end 2025.