FTSE 100 rises 0.4% after stronger UK data
The FTSE 100 gained 0.4% on Friday, recovering from a prior seven-week low as UK GDP growth beat expectations and oil prices eased. Banks led gains, while BAE Systems fell more than 1%.
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