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FTSE 100 Live 23 April: Primark owner ABF results, public sector net borrowing
The FTSE 100 index is set to build on last night’s record finish, with IG Index forecasting a rise of 0.5% or 43 points to an intraday all-time high near 8066. The rise follows a better session on Wall Street as the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite recovered from recent tech selling by climbing 0.9% and 1.1% respectively. This week’s stronger showing by global markets follows an easing in Middle East tensions and some encouragement on the inflation front after Brent Crude fell to near $87 a barrel.
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UK annual government borrowing higher than forecast in blow to Chancellor
The ONS estimated that full-year public sector net borrowing was £120.7 billion in 2023-24, £6.6 billion more than predicted.
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Primark booms as Rita Ora deal pays off
Primark owner ABF hailed strong results today as it put Covid firmly in the past and said there is now “normality” in its supply chains. The interim divi is up 46% to 20.7p, worth many millions to the Weston family that controls the business. Improvements to the Group's operational performance, driven by the investments and strong execution over the last few years, are now becoming visible.