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The blue-chip index climbed 0.17% on Wednesday, helped by a rebound in major lenders like HSBC and Standard Chartered. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran made progress, while oil prices held near recent lows. Meanwhile, British business activity cooled this month as inflation pressures built up ahead of the upcoming budget.
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