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FTSE 100 closes lower as US core inflation dampens rate cut hopes

FTSE 100 fell 0.2% on Wednesday, with core US inflation damping hopes for large rate cuts. Rentokil dropped 20%.

US stock markets declined as manufacturing data revealed a slowdown, while London’s FTSE 100 dropped due to weaker oil and mining stocks.

London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.2% as US markets were closed; Rightmove surged 27% on takeover speculation, while Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems dropped.

London’s FTSE 100 remains steady, with global markets cautious ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole address.

FTSE 100 fell 1.3% as weak US jobs data sparked economic concerns.

FTSE 100 fell 1% despite BoE rate cut. US manufacturing contraction sparks economic concerns.

FTSE 100 dipped 0.2%, FTSE 250 rose 0.9%. Mixed earnings reports. Investors cautious ahead of central bank decisions.

London stocks rose despite higher US inflation. FTSE 100 up 1.2%, NatWest surged 7% after strong results.

Renewed optimism over potential monetary easing bolsters markets ahead of the weekend.

London stocks flat ahead of BoE rate decision. Energy stocks support FTSE 100.