London Equites - LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 gain hindered as pound nears USD1.23
05-12-2022 02:24
Stock prices in London opened flat on Monday, with the FTSE 100 held back by a strong pound, despite gains for its China-exposed listings, as Asia's largest economy eases its strict Covid measures.
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