FTSE 100 for the first time hit 9000 points

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FTSE 100, for the first time in its history, Because England, because the United Kingdom is expelled from the United States and diversifying London’s trade deal.

The UK’s Blue-Chip Stock Index preferred both S & P 500 And so far this year, the Stoxx Europe 600 index reached 10.3 percent.

The United Kingdom has reached a partial trade agreement with the United States in the beginning of the United States, some analysts said that the London market has given a preference over European peers.

“There is one or the other in a kind or other trading deal. This gives investors a degree of comfort,” said Neil Birrell, General Investment officer at the UK investor Premier Miton.

“People are confused about Europe with tariffs, so it is almost a ‘safe shelter in terms of evaluation,” said Birrell.

In addition, the Shares of England this year have benefited from the greater interest of investors who are interested in the variable policy of US President Donald Trump.

Birrell added that the lower assessments of the shares listed in London attracted those looking for various places to invest this year.

This FTSE 100 According to LSEG, the S & P 500 is about 17.3 compared to 27.3, 17.3.

Defense shares are the best performers of London so far this year. Shares in BAE systems have risen about 67 percent since the beginning of the year, and rolls rose to 77 percent while Rolls-Royce.

Financial companies also increased indices after a strong start for the year. LLOYDS Bank shares increased by 45 percent and exceeding 50 percent.

However, Birrell said the UK remains an obstacle to further increase in the government’s intensive financial position.

“I will fight the British as many more confident in financial position,” Birrell said.