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The FTSE 100 has surged to new record levels after investors piled back into the stock markets they deserted in April following Donald Trump’s announcements of tariffs.

The new highs are seen as good news for investors but also for most people in the UK, whose pensions will likely be invested in companies in the stock market.

Here, The Independent takes a look at what this could mean for future investments:

First up, a quick recap with yesterday’s top lines in case you missed them:

Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live business coverage. Coming up, the latest companies news, stock market updates and everything else affecting UK consumers, investors and more.

Also coming up is Nationwide’s latest house price data, plus this evening is the outcome of the car finance scandal.