Stock prices in London closed lower on Wednesday, as investors nervously look ahead to the latest US Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
The FTSE 100 index closed down 39.19 points, 0.5%, at 7,682.33..
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The manufacturing sector continued to contract in December, a closely watched economic barometer from the Institute for Supply Management indicated on Wednesday. | Economy
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