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The FTSE 100 index is set to post further gains today amid contrasting starts to the year for stock markets in New York and London.
The blue-chip index rose 1.4% yesterday, whereas US markets finished lower after a 12% slide for Tesla shares and a 4% drop for iPhone maker Apple that left its valuation below $2 trillion.
With Asia markets mostly trading higher this morning, IG Index expects London’s top flight to consolidate the big gains seen on Tuesday.