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London Stock Exchange Group

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, headquartered in London, England. It specialises in a comprehensive suite of services including stock exchange operations, data and analytics (via Refinitiv and FTSE Russell), clearing, and capital formation. LSEG serves a diverse global clientele, including asset managers, investment banks, and corporations, across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. Known for its extensive market reach and technological innovation, LSEG’s overall business focus is on enabling financial stability, growth, and risk management across global markets.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with President Xi Jinping, ahead of a bilateral meeting in Beijing on January 29. Photo: Reuters

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What has UK PM Starmer achieved in China – and what next for Sino-British ties?

The British leader’s trip has so far yielded tariff cuts and agreements on trade and investment.

30 Jan 2026 - 8:02PMvideocam

London Stock Exchange Group

What has UK PM Starmer achieved in China – and what next for Sino-British ties?

The British leader’s trip has so far yielded tariff cuts and agreements on trade and investment.

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Global banks cite lack of urgency in policy signals; Wall Street retreat adds pressure on sentiment.

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