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London close: Stocks weaker after surprise UK GDP contraction

By Josh White

Date: Friday 13 Dec 2024

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday as investors reacted to an unexpected contraction in the UK economy during October, while the pound lost ground against major currencies.
The FTSE 100 index fell 0.14% to end the session at 8,300.33 points, while the FTSE 250 declined 0.29% to...

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