Thursday saw European stock markets close with gains. London’s market notably surged after the Bank of England (BoE) Governor, Andrew Bailey, hinted at a positive shift towards interest rate cuts. This announcement sparked optimism, pushing the FTSE index to an 11-month peak. Concurrently, Frankfurt’s exchange hit a new high. The positive trend mirrored Federal Reserve […]
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