FTSE 100 edges up after Dow Jones smashes through 18,000 for first time

The FTSE 100 moved into positive territory in early action on thin Christmas Eve volume and after the Dow Jones managed its first close above 18,000.

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The FTSe 100 will be boosted by the Dow Jones making its first close above 18,000 yesterday

The FTSE 100 moved into positive territory in early action on thin Christmas Eve volume and after the Dow Jones managed its first close above 18,000.

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Kam Patel

Kam is a former deputy editor at Hemscott Invest and online editor, City A.M and he was also previously the Digital Editor at IFA Magazine. Kam is currently a senior journalist at The Global Treasurer and contributes to MoneyWeek. Kam shares expertise on the FTSE 100, investing and global stocks.