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London markets shake off Fed tightening concerns
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London markets this morning shook off fears that the Bank of England could follow the US Federal Reserve and begin tightening monetary policy next month.
The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index climbed 0.69 per cent to 7,191.41 points during the opening session today.
More to follow.