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FTSE 100 rises 0.3% to 10,529.39 as soft U.S. inflation offsets oil price surge
The FTSE 100 closed higher today, gaining 0.3% to 10,529.39, as a weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation report alleviated concerns over rising oil prices due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. The index had earlier dipped to a low of 10,422.98 before recovering.
Key points
- Bank stocks led the rally, with positive U.S. lender earnings and expectations for potential interest rate cuts boosting investor sentiment.
- The FTSE 100 closed at 10,529.39, up 0.3%, after earlier dipping to 10,422.98.
- Oil prices surged due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, raising concerns over global economic stability.
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