21.01.202608:32:41UTC+00FTSE 100 Little Changed on Wednesday

On Wednesday, the FTSE 100 index demonstrated minimal fluctuation, stabilizing after the recent tariff-induced selloff as market volatility subsided and investors processed new inflation figures. The UK's inflation rate exceeded forecasts, reaching 3.4%, while the core Consumer Price Index (CPI) aligned with expectations, and the service sector's inflation rose less than anticipated, resulting in mixed signals for policy forecasts. The index was negatively affected by declines in major banking stocks, including HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest, and Standard Chartered, along with drops in companies such as AstraZeneca, RELX, Rolls Royce, and BAE Systems. These losses were partially balanced by gains in the mining and precious metals sectors, with companies like Endeavour Mining, Rio Tinto, Anglo American, Antofagasta, and Glencore benefiting from stronger metal prices. Among notable individual performers, Burberry saw an increase of over 4% following third-quarter sales that surpassed expectations. JD Sports also improved by nearly 2% after announcing that profits are set to meet projections. Conversely, Experian fell almost 5% despite exceeding revenue expectations.