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London close: Stocks finish higher as US economy contracts

By Josh White

Date: Wednesday 30 Apr 2025

(Sharecast News) - London stocks extended their gains on Wednesday, after fresh data from the US showed a slowing in consumer price growth, alongside the country's first economic contraction since 2022.
The FTSE 100 rose 0.37% to close at 8,494.85, marking its longest winning streak in more than eight years, while...

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