Stock prices in London closed firmly down on Friday, hit by concerns that the US Federal Reserve may cut interest rates later than hoped this year.
This sentiment was exacerbated by US jobs growth.
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The monthly personal consumption expenditures (PCE) report Friday showed inflation rising in the month of February, which could impact the timing of future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.