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FTSE 100 Soars Amid Barclays, GSK Earnings Boost

5/1/2025

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The FTSE 100 surged on Wednesday, buoyed by impressive earnings from Barclays, GSK, and Taylor Wimpey, even as US tariff worries lingered. Barclays celebrated a remarkable 19% profit jump, while GSK calmed investor fears. In contrast, Wall Street displayed mixed reactions following Trump’s announcement of eased tariffs for automakers, shifting market dynamics.

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The FTSE 100 surged on Wednesday, buoyed by impressive earnings from Barclays, GSK, and Taylor Wimpey, even as US tariff worries lingered. Barclays celebrated a remarkable 19% profit jump, while GSK calmed investor fears. In contrast, Wall Street displayed mixed reactions following Trump’s announcement of eased tariffs for automakers, shifting market dynamics.