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London markets shake off Fed tightening concerns

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The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index climbed 0.69 per cent to 7,191.41 points during the opening session today (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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.

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