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London close: Stocks rise as Trump assuages Fed concerns

By Josh White

Date: Wednesday 23 Apr 2025

(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets advanced on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed optimism over potential US-China trade negotiations and a rebound in commodity prices.
The FTSE 100 index rose 0.9% to close at 8,403.18, while the FTSE 250 outperformed with a 1.27% gain, ending at 19,483.05.​

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