FTSE 100 Rises as Tesco Results and UK GDP Data Lift Markets
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 12:11 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The FTSE 100 closed up 0.3% at 10,589.99, buoyed by strong performance from Tesco and a better-than-expected UK GDP figure. The positive economic data provided a welcome boost to investor confidence.
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