London stocks jump as China data fuels recovery optimism
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(Reuters) - UK shares jumped to fresh three-month highs on Wednesday as data showed China's services sector returned to growth in May, bolstering hopes of a faster global rebound from a coronavirus-driven slump.The export-heavy FTSE 100 rose 0.8%, as the reading of a survey gauging China's May services sector activity jumped to its highest level since 2010 following the easing of sweeping lockdowns.The mid-cap FTSE 250 added 1%, with energy , life insurers and aerospace-related stocks among..