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London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull ceasefire extension, UK inflation

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Wednesday 22 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and news that US President Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran.
The FTSE 100 was called to open around 19 points lower.

On Tuesday, Trump said the...

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