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London close: UK stocks hit new highs on BoE rate-cut hopes

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Tuesday 17 Feb 2026

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 powered to a new record high on Tuesday as the export-oriented stocks were boosted by a weaker pound following the latest UK labour market data.

The FTSE 100 settled 0.7% higher at 10,544.97, topping the previous day's record high of 10,473.69, rising for the...

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