London close: Stocks maintain gains despite global jitters - Sharecast.com

The FTSE 100 index rose 0.67% to close at 9,177.99 points, while the FTSE 250 advanced 0.71% to 21,313.07 points.
Sterling also strengthened, rising 0.4% on the dollar to trade at $1.3447, as it gained 0.17% against the euro, changing hands
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