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European Indices Close Higher on Renewed Rate Expectations

Rate-sensitive sectors led the advance as traders brought forward expectations of the next policy move.

Business Wire Brief Rate-sensitive sectors led the advance as traders brought forward expectations of the next policy move.
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Rate-sensitive sectors led the advance as traders brought forward expectations of the next policy move.

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