Update: FTSE shows 'considerable legs' with tenth closing high

Boost from weaker sterling on Brexit fears

Tom Eckett
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The FTSE 100 extended its longest run of record closing highs on Wednesday, when the index recorded its tenth consecutive gain on the back of further sterling weakness, and better than expected sales figures from retailers.

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