London markets remained in positive territory by the close of Wednesday after weak UK GDP data led investors to anticipate a potential rate cut from the Bank of England.
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London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday as weak UK GDP data raised expectations of a rate cut by the Bank of England, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
European stocks ended mixed on Wednesday with investors largely making cautious moves, digesting regional economic data, and looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement.