FTSE 100 breaks through the 9,000-point barrier to reach a new record high | ftse

The UK’s blue chip index has risen by 9,000 points to hit a new record.

this ftse The 100-share index hit 9,016.98 points in early trading on Tuesday, with a yield of more than 10% in 2025.

Analysts say London stocks benefited from a range of factors this year, including the moves of some investors as they fear Donald Trump’s economic policies keeping some investors away from U.S. stocks.

The U.S. president’s trade war also helped British stocks, as Britain was one of the few countries to obtain trade deals to ensure lower tariffs.

“With the UK already reaching a 10% deal with U.S. trade tax rate, exemption for certain industries, the country is now considered an advantage in trade relations,” said Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell.

In recent years, London stock market is ridiculed as “Jurassic Park” indexdue to the long-standing dependence of the industry and rapidly growing technology companies. However, this proves the asset in a time of uncertainty.

“The UK stock market is a calming tea and cookie cup in an uncertain world. There are no fancy dining, only reliable names that can do the job in daily work. This is an undervalued feature, which is why investors end up quickly attracting the attractiveness of the UK stock market in 2025.”

But Trump’s trade war has created volatile conditions in the financial markets throughout 2025. The FTSE 100 fell 7,544 points when the tariff announcement in early April issued a decline in stocks. Then, as traders embraced the idea of a “taco deal”, it recovered drastically Trump is always a chicken If his policy shocks investors.

Precious metals producer Fresnillo has been the highest stance of the FTSE 100 so far this year, up 155%. It benefited from soaring prices, with gold medals hitting several record highs this year, with 14-year peak trading this week.

The prospect of higher military spending has increased the stake in defense contractor Babcock by 120% this year and BAE Systems by 66%. Engineering company Rolls-Royce rose 75% as its turnaround plan achieved results.

John Moore, wealth manager at RBC Brewin Dolphin, said “strong revenue momentum from banks and the Department of Defense” has lifted the FTSE 100 record-breaking heights.

Moore also praised Britain’s “relative political stability”. “While tax increases may be part of the reason for the pound’s sell-off in early June, the government has clear tasks and tenure in the coming years.

“This is compared to the rest of Europe, even the coalition governments have had tough times,” he said.