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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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William Mata

FTSE 100 hits record high as recession fears ease

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The FTSE 100 has reached an all-time high after the Bank of England presented a more optimistic than expected forecast for the economy.

Trading ended on Friday at 7,901.8, its highest-ever closing score, which beat the previous record of 7,877.45 from 2018.

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