FTSE 100 jumps to new record high as investors shrug off tariff woes

Stocks have shrugged off tariffs worries (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

The FTSE 100 struck a new record high on Thursday as shares rallied on the back of easing concerns over global trade tensions.

The UK’s top stock index jumped by as much as 100 points, or 1.1%, to a new intraday record of 8,967.21 points, surpassing the previous high of 8,908.82 set in March.