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Global shares dip as Bank of England chief rules out rate cuts for ‘foreseeable’

Source: PA Archive

Global stocks have started the week on the back foot, with a boost for property portal Rightmove failing to lift the FTSE 100 into positive territory.

The UK’s top share index was trading lower on Monday, with healthcare and gambling stocks among those slipping back.

The FTSE 100 fell 27.5 points, or 0.37%, to close at 7,460.7.

The slow start to the

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