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Jeremy Cutler

REVEALED: Ftse 100 closes higher as us markets rally after tech falls | Rare Historical Photos

Sentiment in the City was helped by the UK service sector expanding last month (Jeff Moore/PA) - (PA Wire)

The FTSE 100 regained its poise on Wednesday, closing sharply higher, as US markets stabilised following positive jobs data.

The FTSE 100 index closed up 62.12 points, or 0.6%, at 9,777.08.

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