Consumer price inflation slowed to 6.8 per cent in July, in line with forecasts, though persistently high core inflation looks set to maintain pressure on the Bank of England ahead of its next rate setting meeting.
The FTSE 100 will open at 8am. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Aviva, Balfour Beatty, Marshalls, Plus500, Essentra and Admiral Group. Read the Wednesday 16 August Business Live blog below.
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