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London close: Stocks firmer after UK, US inflation data

By Josh White

Date: Wednesday 15 Jan 2025

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed significantly higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive inflation data from both sides of the Atlantic.

The FTSE 100 index climbed 1.21% to 8,301.13 points, while the FTSE 250 surged 2.87% to close at 20,333.62 points.

In currency markets, sterling was last down...

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