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    Bumper session for FTSE amid strong retail sales and NatWest profit jump

    by Henry Saker-Clark Feb 16, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    The FTSE 100 closed at its highest level for more than a month as it continued a strong end to the week.

    Positive UK retail sales data – which showed a 3.4% increase in January to bounce back from a decline a month earlier – helped to drive positive sentiment among traders.

    Strong profits by banking giant also led to a share rise which helped to drive the FTSE to gains during the session.

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