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Alex Edmans clarifies that 75% of FTSE 100 revenues are from overseas markets.
The London-based index's rise is attributed to these global earnings rather than the performance of the UK economy. Edmans also highlights how the domestically-focused FTSE 250 underperformed the FTSE 100 in 2025, countering narratives crediting local economic strength.