London's FTSE 100 Index Reaches Record High

London's FTSE 100 stocks index has achieved a historical high, mirroring optimistic investor sentiment and promising economic growth prospects. The International Monetary Fund predicts global growth of 3.3% for 2025, primarily fueled by the economies of India and China. Germany anticipates a modest 0.3% economic growth, hampered by steep energy costs and current election campaigns. The IMF cautions about the risks of over-deregulation in the U.S., noting potential financial vulnerabilities that could steer the economy toward a perilous trajectory.