London open: Stocks rise on positive Asian cues but housebuilders buck trend

London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia, although trade war fears were expected to continue to weigh on investors' minds. At 0835 BST, the FTSE 100 was up 0.9% to 7,672.26, while the pound was flat against the euro at 1.1368 and 0.2% lower versus the dollar at 1.3154, as the EU withdrawal bill returns to the House of Commons. The government is seeking to defeat a challenge from Conservative party rebels who want to give MPs a "meaningful ...

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