FTSE 100 hits another record closing high with BoE rate decision in focus
by Alex Daniel
May 08, 2024
3 minutes
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London’s stock market rally continued on Wednesday, as a weakened pound ahead of the Bank of England’s rates decision on Thursday helped push the FTSE 100 to a new record closing price.
The FTSE 100 rose more than 40 points, continuing the spring rally that has pushed the blue-chip index to repeatedly break records in recent weeks.
Airlines IAG and easyJet were among the top risers, helping to lift the index
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