(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Monday as investors reacted positively to geopolitical developments, including US president-elect Donald Trump's announcement of Scott Bessent as the next Treasury Secretary.

The FTSE 100 index rose 0.36% to end the session at 8,291.68 points, as the FTSE 250 outperformed, climbing 0.81%...

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