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Jeremy Cutler

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Ftse 100 hits new high amid us trade talk optimism | History Defined

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European stocks climbed on Wednesday, boosted by hopes of further progress in trade talks after the US struck a deal with Japan.

The FTSE 100 index closed up 37.68 points, 0.4%, at 9,061.49, a record closing peak. It had earlier hit an all-time high of 9,080.09.

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