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London close: Stocks rise as BoE holds interest rates

By Josh White

Date: Thursday 20 Jun 2024

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note following the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, aligning with market expectations despite the backdrop of decreasing inflation.

The FTSE 100 rose 0.82%, closing at 8,272.46 points, while the FTSE 250 increased 0.58% to finish at 20,498.72.

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