FTSE 100 Live: China GDP figures disappoint, Bitcoin up again, Moulding gives up Hut Group golden share


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(ESI) Disappointing GDP figures in China have set a downbeat tone as investors embark on a busy week that is also set to feature UK inflation figures and a flurry of earnings updates. The FTSE 100 index finished on Friday at its highest level in 19 months, but is set to open lower today after China's 4.9% expansion came in short of expectations. Hut Group business THG continues to be in focus, meanwhile, after the company said founder and chief executive Matt Moulding will give up his “golden share” in a move easing governance concerns and paving the way for...