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Updated Thursday 2nd January 2025

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The FTSE 100 gains back ground, after a flat open

Futures indicate higher open on Wall Street as optimism for US economy remains buoyant.

Energy stocks head higher as Brent Crude gains ground to trade above $75 a barrel.

China’s manufacturing data disappoints, showing a slowdown in factory activity.

Miners and builders toward the bottom of the pack

Banking stocks steal the show over 2024

FTSE 100 closes in the green, up 5.8% for the year

Crude oil climbs above $74

Tech stocks drive US markets lower

UK markets look soft heading into 2024’s final session

Oversupply fuels oil price concerns for 2025

US weakness with yearly gains already in the bag

European markets set for soft open

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