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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Graeme Evans,Michael Hunter and Daniel O'Boyle

FTSE 100 Live 23 January: London top flight closes down two points after borrowing comes in below expectations

The seasonal performances of Primark and Mr Kipling are in today’s spotlight after Associated British Foods and Premier Foods published updates.

Crest Nicholson’s annual results, a debt crisis at Southend airport and the latest UK public borrowing figures are among today’s other developments.

Meanwhile, stock markets are on the front foot after Wall Street set new records last night and Asia shares benefited from speculation of China stimulus measures.

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