Previous close | 8,275.38 |
Open | 8,275.38 |
Volume |
Day's range | 8,258.86 - 8,371.72 |
52-week range | 7,215.80 - 8,474.40 |
Avg. volume | 1,101,572,203 |
The inflation figure for April, showing a 2.3pc year-on-year increase in the consumer price index, leaves financial markets expecting two interest rate cuts from the Bank of England in 2024, one in August and one in December.
Oil prices have slumped nearly 4pc despite Opec production cuts amid signs that Saudi Arabia will struggle to maintain caps on future supply.
The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Monday.