London stocks gain ahead of Bank of England decision
The FTSE 100 closed up on Wednesday as investors wait for an expected cut to the base rate by the Bank of England on Thursday. The FTSE 100 index closed up 21.58 points, 0.2%, at 9,164.31. The FTSE 250 ended 24.19 points higher, 0.1%, at 21,925.88 and the AIM All-Share finished up 0.87 of a point, 0.1%, at 764.35. The Cboe UK 100 ended up 0.4% at 917.14, the Cboe UK 250 ended down slightly at...