- UK inflation provides some relief for Rachel Reeves. 2.8% in February, 2.9% expected
- Institutional investors shun sterling
- US stock rally set to pause as consumer confidence hits new lows
- Vistry – dividends halted as housebuilder’s performance worsens
- Brent Crude remains above $73 after Ukraine and Russia agree partial truce
Derren Nathan, head of equity research Hargreaves Lansdown:
“UK inflation figures haven’t thrown up any nasty surprises ahead of Rachel Reeves Spring Statement...