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London close: Stocks fall after rise in UK consumer inflation

By Josh White

Date: Wednesday 16 Jul 2025

(Sharecast News) - London equities slipped on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected UK inflation data offset a decline in US producer inflation, prompting investor caution over the interest rate outlook.
The FTSE 100 index edged down 0.13% to close at 8,926.55 points, while the FTSE 250 shed 0.41% to end the session at...

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