Blue-chips in London posted modest losses at the close on Monday as a late rally saw most of the early deficit recouped.
A robust start in the US helped, with the S&P hitting a 12-month high, while.
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The pound sat within its
recent ranges against the euro and dollar on Monday, and
rebounded against the Swiss franc, at the start of a week with
always-important inflation data that will further guide.