FTSE 100 rises after positive inflation data; focus on Fed, BoE meetings
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 18 2025
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Source: Reuters
Market Response to Inflation Data: The FTSE 100 index rose by 0.2% as investors reacted positively to slowing British inflation, which matched the Bank of England's forecasts, while concerns over Middle East tensions and upcoming central bank meetings tempered overall market optimism.
Impact on Individual Stocks: Pharmaceutical stocks faced declines due to anticipated tariffs from President Trump, with GSK and AstraZeneca both dropping over 1%, while AO World saw a 3.2% decrease despite reporting a significant profit increase.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
