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FTSE 100 Slips as Centrica Drags; Rising Oil Stokes BoE Hawk Concerns

FTSE 100 Slips as Centrica Drags; Rising Oil Stokes BoE Hawk Concerns

London’s FTSE 100 traded lower with Centrica among the key decliners, according to Proactive’s live market coverage. A rebound in oil prices is also stirring concern that persistent energy costs could embolden Bank of England hawks on inflation.

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FTSE 100 Live: Centrica leads index lower, while rising oil price causes worries for BoE hawks