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Stocks and Pound Rise Ahead of US Rate Decision

The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices saw gains, and the pound strengthened, as investors anticipate an upcoming US interest rate decision.

17 Mar, 17:24 — 17 Mar, 17:24
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The IndependentMostly Factual14d ago

Stocks and pound rise as US rate call approaches

The FTSE 100 index closed up 85.91 points, 0.8% at 10,403.60 and the FTSE 250 was up 158.43 points, 0.7%, at 22,180.90.

By Emma Curzon

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