London stocks close 1.2% higher ahead of Brexit vote result

Published Thu, Jun 23, 2016 · 04:19 PM

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    [LONDON] London's main stock index closed over one per cent higher Thursday as investors bet on Britain voting to remain in the EU in a key referendum.

    The FTSE-100 index stood 1.23 per cent firmer at 6,338.1 at the close, with referendum results expected before the market reopens on Friday.

    AFP

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