The FTSE 100 has smashed through previous ceilings, reaching 8,979 points on a tide of optimism. Traders are increasingly convinced that Trump’s trade threats won’t be enforced, opening the door to a renewed wave of investment.
Instead of spooking the market, the U.S. president’s tariff talk has been dismissed by many investors as theatrical. This belief has triggered a rally that’s lifted key sectors—especially commodities.
Gold and copper stocks have been standout performers, with firms benefiting from strong demand and a weaker dollar. Even amid mixed global economic signals, investor confidence remains high.
This performance underscores the resilience of British markets. Traders appear to be betting that economic logic will win out over short-term political maneuvering—and so far, they’ve been right.
