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FTSE 100 closes 0.7% higher at 10,724.86 despite hot US inflation

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First reported on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 12:34 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 12:34 EDT

Summary

The FTSE 100 closed higher on Wednesday 14 October despite hot US inflation, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported. In London, the FTSE 100 index ended up 74.53 points, or 0.7%, at 10,724.86.

Latest: In London, the FTSE 100 index ended up 74.53 points, or 0.7%, at 10,724.86, despite hot US inflation.

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  1. Wednesday 14 October

    In London, the FTSE 100 index ended up 74.53 points, or 0.7%, at 10,724.86, despite hot US inflation.