U.K. stocks advance before U.S. data release

Source: Bloomberg
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The U.K. stocks climbed for a third day before the U.S. economic data announcement, which is expected to show increases in personal spending and pending home sales. The FTSE 100 Index rose 0.3% to 6,185.35 poising for 1.2% weekly increase, the first in around a month. The gauge is heading for a 6% drop this month. The FTSE All-Share Index jumped 0.3%.
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