Confidence Trumps Fear as FTSE 100 Hits All-Time High

The FTSE 100 broke past previous records, closing at 8,975 points in a strong signal that investors are discounting Donald Trump’s tariff threats. With the global economy showing signs of resilience, confidence in multinational corporations is rising.
Shares in mining firms like Rio Tinto and Glencore led gains, supported by a weaker US dollar and firmer commodity prices. Defense companies also rallied on speculation of increased military budgets in response to ongoing global conflicts.
The so-called liberation daytariffs announced by Trump in April briefly rattled markets, but have since been postponed, calming investor nerves. Many now view Trump’s threats as bargaining chips rather than genuine policies.
Analysts suggest this record-breaking run indicates renewed optimism in the global economy, particularly as political tensions are seen as manageable rather than catastrophic.