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FTSE 100 rises 0.4% as defensives lead

London’s FTSE 100 closed up 0.4% at 10,697.57 points as investors rotated into defensive sectors, while government bond yields resumed their advance ahead of central bank decisions.

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London's FTSE 100 advanced on Monday as investors moved into defensive sectors including healthcare and consumer staples, while government bond yields resumed rising in a week filled with central bank decisions. 57 points.