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London close: Stocks slip on relatively quiet Friday

By Josh White

Date: Friday 16 Aug 2024

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, weighed down by a stronger pound and mixed investor sentiment following the release of the latest UK retail sales figures.

The FTSE 100 dropped by 0.43%, ending the day at 8,311.41 points, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.21% to 21,048.91.

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