The FTSE 100 climbed 0.6% to close at a fresh record of 10,241 on Thursday, driven by renewed risk appetite and strong gains in financial stocks. Banks led the advance after better-than-expected UK economic data boosted confidence in growth and credit conditions. GDP rose 0.3% in November, rebounding from an October contraction and comfortably beating forecasts, while a more upbeat tone from estate agents added support to property-linked names. HSBC gained 1.8%, NatWest and Barclays rose around 1%, Lloyds added 1%, and Standard Chartered advanced nearly 1%. Asset manager Schroders surged more than 9% after saying earnings would exceed expectations, helped by a favourable asset mix and stable costs. Miners also contributed as sentiment improved, with Rio Tinto, Glencore and Antofagasta all higher. In contrast, defensive healthcare stocks lagged, with AstraZeneca and GSK down about 2%, while BP slipped more than 1%.