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FTSE 100 rises 0.1% to 10,621.79 as AI-driven UK GDP growth offsets oil price concerns
The FTSE 100 edged higher by 0.1% to 10,621.79, supported by a 0.4% month-on-month GDP growth in July, driven by AI-related activities. However, the index remains cautious due to rising oil prices, with Brent Crude surpassing $100 per barrel, influenced by Middle East tensions.
Key points
- UK economy grows 0.4% in July, bolstered by AI sector expansion.
- Brent Crude oil prices exceed $100 amid escalating Middle East tensions.
- Investors await upcoming US inflation data to gauge potential Federal Reserve policy changes.
Sources
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