FTSE 100 Live: Focus turns to UK GDP after shares close lower, AstraZeneca pay revolt
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AstraZeneca's AGM includes a vote on a new remuneration policy that will increase the potential rewards for CEO Pascal Soriot. 35.6% of shareholders voted against the plan. The European Central Bank's latest policy decision is due at lunchtime. The FTSE 100 closed down 0.5% at 7,923.80. February GDP figures and Ben Bernanke's review of the Bank of England are upcoming events. Christine Lagarde has indicated that the European Central Bank could cut rates before the Fed. City economists expect UK GDP in February to rise by 0.1%. The ECB has not pre-committed to future rate cuts. 

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